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MSN Nursing Leadership / Administration Programs

Preparation for nurse manager and executive roles. This page lists MSN programs with a nursing leadership / administration track and schools that reported MSN-level awards in that field to IPEDS.

A specialty track prepares students for a national certification exam; eligibility is set by the certifying body and the school. See the Leadership hub for every degree level.

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

168 schools · 9 verified program profiles · page 1 of 9

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Verified program profiles (9)

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Individual programs whose details we verified on the school's own website, each fact with a source.

Aspen University

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

MSNInformaticsLeadershipNurse EducatorPublic HealthFor licensed nurses
  • Aspen University (administrative address, online programs) — Phoenix, AZ
  • Online coursework
  • as little as 24 months · 36 credits
  • $430 per credit · All students
  • For: RN with a BSN

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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Aspen University

Master of Science in Nursing (RN to MSN)

MSNRN-to-MSNInformaticsLeadershipNurse EducatorPublic HealthFor licensed nurses
  • Aspen University (administrative address, online programs) — Phoenix, AZ
  • Online coursework
  • 4 years · 57 credits
  • $395 – $475 per credit · All students
  • For: RN with an associate degree or diploma

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Nursing, MSN

MSNLeadershipNurse EducatorFor licensed nurses
  • Fort Lauderdale Campus — Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Online coursework · Full-time · Part-time
  • 12 – 22 months (estimate) · 33 credit hours
  • For: RN with a BSN

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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Schools (168)

AdventHealth University

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionOrlando, FL

AdventHealth University is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Orlando, FL. It reported 232 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, Grad Cert-Leadership, Doctorate-CRNA

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNPACEN: ADN

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Alvernia University

Private nonprofitUniversityReading, PA

Alvernia University is a private nonprofit university in Reading, PA. It reported 73 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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American International College campus

American International College

Private nonprofitUniversitySpringfield, MA

American International College is a private nonprofit university in Springfield, MA. It reported 67 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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American University of Health Sciences

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionSignal Hill, CA

American University of Health Sciences is a private for-profit specialized institution in Signal Hill, CA. It reported 124 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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Arkansas Tech University campus

Arkansas Tech University

PublicUniversityRussellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University is a public university in Russellville, AR. It reported 189 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN, MSN-Leadership

ACEN: BSN, MSN

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Aspen University

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionPhoenix, AZ

Aspen University offers online nursing programs for registered nurses at the bachelor's (RN to BSN), master's (MSN and RN to MSN) and doctoral (DNP) levels. The nursing page lists the programs and states CCNE accreditation for the baccalaureate, master's and DNP programs.

4 verified program profiles

BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-Informatics, MSN-Leadership, MSN-Nurse Educator, MSN-Public Health, RN-MSN, MSN-DNP, PhD-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Atlantis University

Private for-profitUniversityMiami, FL

Atlantis University is a private for-profit university in Miami, FL. It reported 32 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership

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Baker University

Private nonprofitUniversityBaldwin City, KS

Baker University is a private nonprofit university in Baldwin City, KS. It reported 58 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Bradley University campus

Bradley University

Private nonprofitUniversityPeoria, IL

Bradley University is a private nonprofit university in Peoria, IL. It reported 165 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Bryan College of Health Sciences

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionLincoln, NE

Bryan College of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Lincoln, NE. It reported 105 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, PhD-CRNA

ACEN: MSN, BSN

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Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionConcord, NC

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Concord, NC. It reported 144 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSNACEN: ADN

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Caldwell University

Private nonprofitUniversityCaldwell, NJ

Caldwell University is a private nonprofit university in Caldwell, NJ. It reported 59 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Capella University

Private for-profitUniversityMinneapolis, MN

Capella University is a private for-profit university in Minneapolis, MN. It reported 8,953 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-Leadership, Grad Cert-CNL, Grad Cert-Leadership, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Capital University campus

Capital University

Private nonprofitUniversityColumbus, OH

Capital University is a private nonprofit university in Columbus, OH. It reported 84 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Cedar Crest College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeAllentown, PA

Cedar Crest College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Allentown, PA. It reported 88 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, Doctorate-CRNA

CCNE: MSN, DNP, Post-Master'sACEN: MSN, BSN

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Cedarville University campus

Cedarville University

Private nonprofitUniversityCedarville, OH

Cedarville University is a private nonprofit university in Cedarville, OH. It reported 137 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-Public Health, Post-Master's-Leadership, Post-Master's-Public Health

CCNE: MSN, BSN, DNP

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Claflin University campus

Claflin University

Private nonprofitUniversityOrangeburg, SC

Claflin University is a private nonprofit university in Orangeburg, SC. It reported 40 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Clarkson College campus

Clarkson College

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionOmaha, NE

Clarkson College is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Omaha, NE. It reported 316 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, Doctorate-CRNA

ACEN: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Cleveland State University campus

Cleveland State University

PublicUniversityCleveland, OH

Cleveland State University is a public university in Cleveland, OH. It reported 196 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Colorado Christian University campus

Colorado Christian University

Private nonprofitUniversityLakewood, CO

Colorado Christian University is a private nonprofit university in Lakewood, CO. It reported 112 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, DNP

CCNE: MSN, DNP, BSN

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