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Accredited MSN Nursing Schools 2026

Explore and compare 686 MSN top-ranked, accredited schools across all 50 states and territories. Our directory combines verified NCLEX-RN pass rates, IPEDS tuition data, and CCNE/ACEN accreditation status with authentic insights from our allnurses community members. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology, a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Sources: U.S. Dept of Education / IPEDS / College Scorecard / Editorial Team

NOTE: Program offerings and tuition are subject to change. Verify details directly with the institution.

Public Salisbury, MD

Salisbury University is a public institution in Salisbury, Maryland. It offers 8 nursing programs across various degree levels.

8 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD

Private, Non-Profit Villanova, PA

Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania is a private nonprofit institution with a 92% graduation rate and over 10,041 students. Graduates earn a median of $100,423 within ten years.

10 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

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Public Winston-Salem, NC

Based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Winston-Salem State University is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $45,344 within ten years.

10 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Canton, OH

Malone University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Canton, Ohio with about 1,256 students. The school reports a 51% graduation rate.

6 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

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Private, Non-Profit Boiling Springs, NC

Based in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, Gardner-Webb University is a private nonprofit institution. The school reports a 57% graduation rate.

10 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

Public Hattiesburg, MS

Based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, University of Southern Mississippi is a public institution. Total enrollment is about 13,200 students.

8 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Fayetteville, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $4,353, Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 7,107 students.

3 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Hickory, NC

Based in Hickory, North Carolina, Lenoir-Rhyne University is a private nonprofit institution. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.

5 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD

Public Wichita, KS

Wichita State University is a public institution in Wichita, Kansas. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.

8 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD

Public Topeka, KS

Washburn University provides nursing education from its campus in Topeka, Kansas. The school reports a 53% graduation rate.

8 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Saint Paul, MN

Metropolitan State University is a public school in Saint Paul, Minnesota offering nursing education. The school reports a 36% graduation rate.

10 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Austin, TX

The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, Texas is a public institution with a 88% graduation rate and over 53,864 students. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.

10 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University is a public school in Saint Cloud, Minnesota offering nursing education. The acceptance rate is 95%.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Public Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida is a public institution with a 84% graduation rate and over 43,889 students. Annual in-state tuition is $5,656.

11 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert

Public Troy, AL

A public institution, Troy University serves students in Troy, Alabama. Annual in-state tuition is $10,176.

12 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Duluth, MN

The College of Saint Scholastica is a private nonprofit school in Duluth, Minnesota offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $65,934 within ten years.

12 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Leavenworth, KS

University of Saint Mary is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Leavenworth, Kansas with about 1,462 students. The school reports a 42% graduation rate.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP

Public Bowling Green, KY

A public institution, Western Kentucky University serves students in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Annual in-state tuition is $11,652.

12 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

Public Montgomery, AL

Auburn University at Montgomery is a public institution in Montgomery, Alabama. The school reports a 34% graduation rate.

8 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP

Public Jacksonville, AL

Based in Jacksonville, Alabama, Jacksonville State University is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $12,894.

11 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Orono, ME

University of Maine is a public institution in Orono, Maine. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.

6 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Grambling, LA

A public institution, Grambling State University serves students in Grambling, Louisiana. Annual in-state tuition is $7,683.

6 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Vestal, NY

Binghamton University in Vestal, New York is a public institution with a 83% graduation rate and over 18,816 students. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.

10 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

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Private, For-Profit Signal Hill, CA

American University of Health Sciences is a smaller private for-profit institution in Signal Hill, California with about 473 students. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

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Private, Non-Profit Biddeford, ME

University of New England is a private nonprofit school in Biddeford, Maine offering nursing education. The school reports a 60% graduation rate.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
101 Salisbury University Salisbury, MD $11,084 68% 8
102 Villanova University Villanova, PA $67,776 91.5% 10
103 Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC $6,126 49.1% 10
104 Malone University Canton, OH $37,160 51.2% 6
105 Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC $34,760 56.7% 10
106 University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS $9,998 51.1% 8
107 Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC $4,353 39.3% 3
108 Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC $31,900 51.2% 5
109 Wichita State University Wichita, KS $9,684 51.5% 8
110 Washburn University Topeka, KS $9,945 53.4% 8
111 Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN $9,840 35.5% 10
112 The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX $11,688 87.7% 10
113 Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN $10,245 45.5% 4
114 Florida State University Tallahassee, FL $5,656 83.9% 11
115 Troy University Troy, AL $10,176 48.5% 12
116 The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN $41,778 65% 12
117 University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, KS $35,380 41.5% 5
118 Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY $11,652 52.5% 12
119 Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL $9,700 34% 8
120 Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL $12,894 52.9% 11
121 University of Maine Orono, ME $13,326 55.9% 6
122 Grambling State University Grambling, LA $7,683 34.5% 6
123 Binghamton University Vestal, NY $10,567 83.2% 10
124 American University of Health Sciences Signal Hill, CA $24,575 4
125 University of New England Biddeford, ME $44,210 60.1% 5
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