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Accredited Post-MSN-Cert Nursing Schools 2026

Explore and compare 414 POST-MSN-CERT 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 Arlington, VA

Marymount University provides nursing education from its campus in Arlington, Virginia. The school reports a 59% graduation rate.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Birmingham, AL

Herzing University-Birmingham is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Birmingham, Alabama with about 444 students. The school reports a 38% graduation rate.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Conway, AR

University of Central Arkansas is a public institution in Conway, Arkansas. It offers 12 nursing programs across various degree levels.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Hammond, LA

A public institution, Southeastern Louisiana University serves students in Hammond, Louisiana. Annual in-state tuition is $8,373.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Private, Non-Profit Harrisonburg, VA

Eastern Mennonite University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Harrisonburg, Virginia with about 1,154 students. Annual in-state tuition is $43,920.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Marquette, MI

Based in Marquette, Michigan, Northern Michigan University is a public institution. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Lubbock, TX

Lubbock Christian University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Lubbock, Texas with about 1,595 students. The school reports a 49% graduation rate.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Colorado Springs, CO

A public institution, University of Colorado Colorado Springs serves students in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Annual in-state tuition is $10,149.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Saint Louis, MO

Based in Saint Louis, Missouri, Webster University is a private nonprofit institution. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Fitchburg, MA

A public institution, Fitchburg State University serves students in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Annual in-state tuition is $11,346.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Jefferson City, TN

Based in Jefferson City, Tennessee, Carson-Newman University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 90%.

7 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Nashua, NH

Rivier University is a private nonprofit institution in Nashua, New Hampshire. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.

9 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

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Private, Non-Profit Bayamón, PR

Universidad Central de Bayamon is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Bayamón, Puerto Rico with about 698 students. Annual in-state tuition is $5,986.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

Public Pueblo, CO

Based in Pueblo, Colorado, Colorado State University Pueblo is a public institution. The school reports a 36% graduation rate.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit San Antonio, TX

University of the Incarnate Word provides nursing education from its campus in San Antonio, Texas. The acceptance rate is 98%.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Abilene, TX

Hardin-Simmons University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Abilene, Texas with about 1,665 students. Annual in-state tuition is $32,960.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public San Angelo, TX

A public institution, Angelo State University serves students in San Angelo, Texas. Annual in-state tuition is $8,460.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit West Hartford, CT

University of Hartford is a private nonprofit institution in West Hartford, Connecticut. The acceptance rate is 96%.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Dayton, OH

Wright State University-Main Campus provides nursing education from its campus in Dayton, Ohio. The acceptance rate is 96%.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Aston, PA

Neumann University is a private nonprofit institution in Aston, Pennsylvania. Graduates earn a median of $57,817 within ten years.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, For-Profit Phoenix, AZ

One of the larger institutions in the state, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit school in Phoenix, Arizona with over 113,257 students. Annual in-state tuition is $17,850.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Grand Rapids, MI

Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Davenport University is a private nonprofit institution. The school reports a 50% graduation rate.

7 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Bristol, TN

King University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Bristol, Tennessee with about 1,157 students. Annual in-state tuition is $36,194.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Madison, WI

Herzing University-Madison is a private nonprofit school in Madison, Wisconsin offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $36,909 within ten years.

9 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Lamoni, IA

Graceland University-Lamoni is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Lamoni, Iowa with about 1,102 students. Graduates earn a median of $47,361 within ten years.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
326 Marymount University Arlington, VA $40,920 59.3% 10
327 Herzing University-Birmingham Birmingham, AL $13,450 37.5% 4
328 University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR $10,523 53.4% 12
329 Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA $8,373 44.3% 9
330 Eastern Mennonite University Harrisonburg, VA $43,920 55.5% 7
331 Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI $14,277 51.8% 9
332 Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TX $28,540 48.7% 6
333 University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO $10,149 43.9% 10
334 Webster University Saint Louis, MO $31,750 60% 10
335 Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA $11,346 54.6% 5
336 Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN $34,700 52% 7
337 Rivier University Nashua, NH $39,488 58.2% 9
338 Universidad Central de Bayamon Bayamón, PR $5,986 35% 4
339 Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO $9,720 36.4% 10
340 University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX $37,090 52.5% 10
341 Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX $32,960 53.4% 6
342 Angelo State University San Angelo, TX $8,460 40.9% 5
343 University of Hartford West Hartford, CT $49,075 57.6% 6
344 Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH $11,522 44.8% 12
345 Neumann University Aston, PA $39,100 50.2% 5
346 Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ $17,850 43.3% 9
347 Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI $24,466 49.8% 7
348 King University Bristol, TN $36,194 46.4% 10
349 Herzing University-Madison Madison, WI $13,450 56.8% 9
350 Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA $20,950 43.1% 10
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