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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.

Private, Non-Profit Fresno, CA

Fresno Pacific University provides nursing education from its campus in Fresno, California. The school reports a 53% graduation rate.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Private, Non-Profit Wilson, NC

Barton College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Wilson, North Carolina with about 1,235 students. Graduates earn a median of $47,913 within ten years.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Public Tampa, FL

One of the larger institutions in the state, University of South Florida is a public school in Tampa, Florida with over 49,622 students. The school reports a 74% graduation rate.

11 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD

Public Wayne, NJ

William Paterson University of New Jersey provides nursing education from its campus in Wayne, New Jersey. Annual in-state tuition is $15,704.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Cleveland, OH

Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Cleveland State University is a public institution. Total enrollment is about 14,100 students.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Private, Non-Profit Hato Rey, PR

Dewey University-Hato Rey is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico with about 386 students. The school reports a 62% graduation rate.

8 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, RN-BSN

Public Storrs, CT

University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut is a public institution with a 83% graduation rate and over 28,306 students. The acceptance rate is 52%.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Baldwin City, KS

Baker University is a private nonprofit school in Baldwin City, Kansas offering nursing education. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University is a public school in Baltimore, Maryland offering nursing education. Total enrollment is about 10,700 students.

4 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD

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Private, Non-Profit Columbus, OH

Mount Carmel College of Nursing is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Columbus, Ohio with about 670 students. Graduates earn a median of $75,103 within ten years.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Orlando, FL

One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Central Florida is a public school in Orlando, Florida with over 69,713 students. Graduates earn a median of $58,308 within ten years.

13 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Provo, UT

Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah is a private nonprofit institution with a 80% graduation rate and over 35,873 students. Graduates earn a median of $75,790 within ten years.

4 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE

Public Long Beach, CA

One of the larger institutions in the state, California State University-Long Beach is a public school in Long Beach, California with over 42,003 students. The acceptance rate is 46%.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Takoma Park, MD

Washington Adventist University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Takoma Park, Maryland with about 612 students. The school reports a 44% graduation rate.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Public Anchorage, AK

Based in Anchorage, Alaska, University of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $51,871 within ten years.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Rochester, NY

Nazareth University provides nursing education from its campus in Rochester, New York. Total enrollment is about 2,401 students.

3 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Fairfield, CT

A private nonprofit institution, Fairfield University serves students in Fairfield, Connecticut. Annual in-state tuition is $58,350.

8 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD

Private, For-Profit Caguas, PR

Columbia Central University-Caguas provides nursing education from its campus in Caguas, Puerto Rico. The school reports a 61% graduation rate.

7 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, RN-BSN

Public Moorhead, MN

A public institution, Minnesota State University Moorhead serves students in Moorhead, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $10,428.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Miami, FL

One of the larger institutions in the state, Florida International University is a public school in Miami, Florida with over 54,723 students. Annual in-state tuition is $6,565.

14 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public New York, NY

CUNY Hunter College is a public institution in New York, New York. It offers 12 nursing programs across various degree levels.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Buffalo, NY

A private nonprofit institution, D'Youville University serves students in Buffalo, New York. Annual in-state tuition is $34,940.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Guayama, PR

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama provides nursing education from its campus in Guayama, Puerto Rico. The acceptance rate is 36%.

4 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Washington, DC

George Washington University in Washington, District of Columbia is a private nonprofit institution with a 85% graduation rate and over 25,374 students. Graduates earn a median of $90,873 within ten years.

13 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Standish, ME

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Standish, Maine with about 1,454 students. The school reports a 69% graduation rate.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
151 Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA $36,660 53% 6
152 Barton College Wilson, NC $37,250 49.3% 4
153 University of South Florida Tampa, FL $6,410 74.4% 11
154 William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ $15,704 51.9% 11
155 Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH $12,988 48.9% 6
156 Dewey University-Hato Rey Hato Rey, PR $8,180 62.1% 8
157 University of Connecticut Storrs, CT $21,044 83.5% 11
158 Baker University Baldwin City, KS $35,300 53.9% 6
159 Morgan State University Baltimore, MD $8,229 43.5% 4
160 Mount Carmel College of Nursing Columbus, OH $22,080 67.4% 10
161 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL $6,368 75.4% 13
162 Brigham Young University Provo, UT $6,688 80.4% 4
163 California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA $7,350 71.3% 9
164 Washington Adventist University Takoma Park, MD $26,604 44.3% 4
165 University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK $7,738 29.3% 11
166 Nazareth University Rochester, NY $42,450 71% 3
167 Fairfield University Fairfield, CT $58,350 84% 8
168 Columbia Central University-Caguas Caguas, PR $8,400 61.1% 7
169 Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN $10,428 55.1% 5
170 Florida International University Miami, FL $6,565 71.3% 14
171 CUNY Hunter College New York, NY $7,382 58.7% 12
172 D'Youville University Buffalo, NY $34,940 60.9% 9
173 Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama Guayama, PR $5,780 100% 4
174 George Washington University Washington, DC $67,710 85% 13
175 Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish, ME $44,420 69.1% 7
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