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MSN Programs

Master's degrees in nursing: nurse practitioner, education, leadership, informatics and entry-level tracks.

Schools are listed when they reported MSN-level nursing awards to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) or when we verified a MSN program on their own website.

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.

631 schools · 83 verified program profiles · page 25 of 32

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

Schools (631)

University of California-San Francisco campus

University of California-San Francisco

PublicSpecialized institutionSan Francisco, CA

University of California-San Francisco is a public specialized institution in San Francisco, CA. It reported 217 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

MSN, Post-Master's, PhD

CCNE: DNP, Post-Master's

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University of Central Arkansas campus

University of Central Arkansas

PublicUniversityConway, AR

University of Central Arkansas is a public university in Conway, AR. It reported 140 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP

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

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University of Central Florida campus

University of Central Florida

PublicUniversityOrlando, FL

The UCF College of Nursing offers BSN pathways on campus at Lake Nona (Orlando), Cocoa and Daytona Beach plus an online RN to BSN, and online or hybrid MSN, DNP and PhD programs.

10 verified program profiles

BSN, ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership, MSN-Nurse Educator, Grad Cert, DNP, DNP-AGACNP, DNP-AGPCNP, DNP-FNP, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, PhD

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

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University of Central Missouri

PublicUniversityWarrensburg, MO

University of Central Missouri is a public university in Warrensburg, MO. It reported 147 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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University of Central Oklahoma campus

University of Central Oklahoma

PublicUniversityEdmond, OK

University of Central Oklahoma is a public university in Edmond, OK. It reported 177 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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University of Charleston campus

University of Charleston

Private nonprofitUniversityCharleston, WV

University of Charleston is a private nonprofit university in Charleston, WV. It reported 179 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN-FNP

ACEN: ADN, BSN, MSN

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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus campus

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

PublicUniversityCincinnati, OH

The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing offers a direct-admit BSN, an accelerated direct-entry MSN for non-nurses, an online RN to BSN, MSN and DNP specialties including nurse anesthesia, and a PhD in Nursing.

7 verified program profiles

BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-CNM, MSN-FNP, MSN-WHNP, Direct-Entry MSN, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-CRNA, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, Doctorate-CRNA, PhD

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

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University of Colorado Colorado Springs

PublicUniversityColorado Springs, CO

University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a public university in Colorado Springs, CO. It reported 224 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus campus

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

PublicUniversityDenver, CO

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a public university in Denver, CO. It reported 476 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, DNP, PhD-Leadership

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University of Connecticut campus

University of Connecticut

PublicUniversityStorrs, CT

University of Connecticut is a public university in Storrs, CT. It reported 333 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Post-Master's, DNP, PhD

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

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University of Delaware campus

University of Delaware

PublicUniversityNewark, DE

University of Delaware is a public university in Newark, DE. It reported 173 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD

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

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University of Detroit Mercy campus

University of Detroit Mercy

Private nonprofitUniversityDetroit, MI

University of Detroit Mercy is a private nonprofit university in Detroit, MI. It reported 241 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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University of Hartford

Private nonprofitUniversityWest Hartford, CT

University of Hartford is a private nonprofit university in West Hartford, CT. It reported 86 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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University of Hawaii at Manoa campus

University of Hawaii at Manoa

PublicUniversityHonolulu, HI

University of Hawaii at Manoa is a public university in Honolulu, HI. It reported 182 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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University of Houston campus

University of Houston

PublicUniversityHouston, TX

University of Houston is a public university in Houston, TX. It reported 98 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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University of Illinois Chicago campus

University of Illinois Chicago

PublicUniversityChicago, IL

The UIC College of Nursing offers BSN, graduate-entry MSN, DNP, PhD and certificate programs, with programs delivered at its Chicago campus and four regional campuses (Peoria, Rockford, Springfield, Urbana). Its baccalaureate, master's, DNP and post-graduate APRN certificate programs are CCNE-accredited.

8 verified program profiles

BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, Direct-Entry MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, PhD

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

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University of Indianapolis campus

University of Indianapolis

Private nonprofitUniversityIndianapolis, IN

University of Indianapolis is a private nonprofit university in Indianapolis, IN. It reported 143 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, DNP-FNP

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

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University of Iowa campus

University of Iowa

PublicUniversityIowa City, IA

University of Iowa is a public university in Iowa City, IA. It reported 310 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's, PhD, PhD-CRNA, PhD-FNP, PhD-Leadership, PhD-PMHNP

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

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University of Kansas campus

University of Kansas

PublicUniversityLawrence, KS

University of Kansas is a public university in Lawrence, KS. It reported 279 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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University of Kentucky campus

University of Kentucky

PublicUniversityLexington, KY

University of Kentucky is a public university in Lexington, KY. It reported 396 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNP, PhD

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

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