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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.

Public Arlington, TX

One of the larger institutions in the state, The University of Texas at Arlington is a public school in Arlington, Texas with over 44,956 students. It offers 15 nursing programs across various degree levels.

15 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Lowell, MA

A public institution, University of Massachusetts-Lowell serves students in Lowell, Massachusetts. Annual in-state tuition is $16,966.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Jackson, TN

Based in Jackson, Tennessee, Union University is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates earn a median of $53,990 within ten years.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Amherst, NY

Daemen University provides nursing education from its campus in Amherst, New York. Total enrollment is about 2,540 students.

13 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public West Chester, PA

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public school in West Chester, Pennsylvania offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $10,775.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Athens, OH

Based in Athens, Ohio, Ohio University-Main Campus is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 85%.

12 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, CNA, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

Public Normal, IL

Illinois State University is a public school in Normal, Illinois offering nursing education. The acceptance rate is 88%.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Chester, PA

Based in Chester, Pennsylvania, Widener University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 71%.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Iowa City, IA

One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Iowa is a public school in Iowa City, Iowa with over 30,779 students. Annual in-state tuition is $11,283.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Omaha, NE

Clarkson College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Omaha, Nebraska with about 1,121 students. The school reports a 74% graduation rate.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Denver, CO

Regis University is a private nonprofit institution in Denver, Colorado. Annual in-state tuition is $46,340.

13 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Macon, GA

A private nonprofit institution, Mercer University serves students in Macon, Georgia. Annual in-state tuition is $42,312.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Collegedale, TN

Based in Collegedale, Tennessee, Southern Adventist University is a private nonprofit institution. It offers 12 nursing programs across various degree levels.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Louisville, KY

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, University of Louisville is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 79%.

13 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Reno, NV

A public institution, University of Nevada-Reno serves students in Reno, Nevada. Annual in-state tuition is $9,578.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Utica, NY

SUNY Polytechnic Institute provides nursing education from its campus in Utica, New York. Total enrollment is about 2,733 students.

10 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Tucson, AZ

One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Arizona is a public school in Tucson, Arizona with over 56,365 students. Annual in-state tuition is $13,926.

15 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Indianapolis, IN

A public institution, Indiana University-Indianapolis serves students in Indianapolis, Indiana. Annual in-state tuition is $10,762.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Tempe, AZ

One of the larger institutions in the state, Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a public school in Tempe, Arizona with over 79,818 students. The acceptance rate is 90%.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University provides nursing education from its campus in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The acceptance rate is 88%.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit San Juan, PR

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus provides nursing education from its campus in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The school reports a 100% graduation rate.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University is a private nonprofit institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Graduates earn a median of $74,742 within ten years.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Saint Louis, MO

Maryville University of Saint Louis is a private nonprofit institution in Saint Louis, Missouri. Graduates earn a median of $62,105 within ten years.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Bethlehem, PA

A private nonprofit institution, Moravian University serves students in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Annual in-state tuition is $53,500.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Scranton, PA

Based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, University of Scranton is a private nonprofit institution. The school reports a 80% graduation rate.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
176 The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX $11,950 55.1% 15
177 University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA $16,966 70.6% 10
178 Union University Jackson, TN $40,025 68.8% 8
179 Daemen University Amherst, NY $35,218 56.7% 13
180 West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA $10,775 70.7% 7
181 Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH $14,158 65.7% 12
182 Illinois State University Normal, IL $16,144 66.7% 11
183 Widener University Chester, PA $55,730 65.6% 8
184 University of Iowa Iowa City, IA $11,283 73.4% 7
185 Clarkson College Omaha, NE $16,104 73.6% 9
186 Regis University Denver, CO $46,340 63.8% 13
187 Mercer University Macon, GA $42,312 73.5% 8
188 Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN $27,300 51.6% 12
189 University of Louisville Louisville, KY $13,136 61.4% 13
190 University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV $9,578 62.1% 7
191 SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY $8,625 60.2% 10
192 University of Arizona Tucson, AZ $13,926 66.7% 15
193 Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN $10,762 55.1% 12
194 Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ $12,223 68% 6
195 Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI $15,262 57.3% 11
196 Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus San Juan, PR $7,750 99.7% 7
197 Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA $48,986 76.6% 12
198 Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO $27,166 69.3% 8
199 Moravian University Bethlehem, PA $53,500 70.5% 6
200 University of Scranton Scranton, PA $53,983 80.4% 10
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