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Nursing Leadership / Administration (Leadership) Programs

Preparation for nurse manager and executive roles.

Nursing Leadership / Administration is a clinical or functional track, not a degree name: it is offered within MSN, DNP or post-master's certificate programs. Schools appear here when they reported graduate awards in this field to IPEDS or when we verified a program with this track.

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.

198 schools · 15 verified program profiles · page 1 of 10

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Verified program profiles (15)

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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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Azusa Pacific University

BSN to DNP

DNPBSN-to-DNPFNPAGPCNPLeadershipFor licensed nurses
  • Azusa (Main Campus) — Azusa, CA · Inland Empire — CA · Monrovia — CA · San Diego — CA · Online — CA
  • Online coursework · On-campus · Part-time
  • 67-71 program units
  • $1,160 per credit · All students+1 more
  • For: RN with a BSN

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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East Tennessee State University

Doctor of Nursing Practice

DNPBSN-to-DNPMSN-to-DNPFNPAGPCNPPMHNPLeadershipFor licensed nurses
  • ETSU main campus, College of Nursing (Roy S. Nicks Hall) — Johnson City, TN
  • Hybrid · Full-time · Part-time
  • Full-time: BSN-DNP 9 semesters; MSN-DNP 4 semesters · BSN-DNP: 77-85 credit hours; MSN-DNP: 32 credit hours
  • $672 per credit · In-state+2 more
  • For: RN with a BSN; Nurse with a master's degree

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 (198)

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 College of Education

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionIndianapolis, IN

American College of Education is a private for-profit specialized institution in Indianapolis, IN. It reported 59 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert-Leadership

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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Ana G. Mendez University

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionOrlando, FL

Ana G. Mendez University is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Orlando, FL. It reported 156 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, BSN, MSN, PhD-Leadership

ACEN: MSN, DNP, ADN

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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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Azusa Pacific University

Private nonprofitUniversityAzusa, CA

Azusa Pacific University's School of Nursing offers prelicensure BSN routes (traditional and upper-division transfer, including LVN to BSN), an online RN to BSN, an entry-level master's, MSN nurse practitioner specialties and a BSN to DNP pathway. Programs are delivered at the Azusa main campus and at regional locations including Inland Empire, Monrovia, San Diego and High Desert.

7 verified program profiles

BSN, LPN-BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-AGPCNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, MSN-PNP-PC, Direct-Entry MSN, DNP, DNP-AGPCNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-Leadership, BSN-DNP, PhD

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

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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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Barry University

Private nonprofitUniversityMiami, FL

Barry University is a private nonprofit university in Miami, FL. It reported 229 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, DNP, PhD-Leadership

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

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Baylor University

Private nonprofitUniversityWaco, TX

Baylor University is a private nonprofit university in Waco, TX. It reported 578 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, DNP, DNP-CNM, DNP-Leadership, Doctorate-CRNA

CCNE: BSN, DNP

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Benedictine University campus

Benedictine University

Private nonprofitUniversityLisle, IL

Benedictine University is a private nonprofit university in Lisle, IL. It reported 92 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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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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