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MSN Clinical Nurse Leader Programs

Master's-level generalist preparation for leading care at the point of care. This page lists MSN programs with a clinical nurse leader 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 CNL 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.

22 schools · 1 verified program profile · page 1 of 2

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

Verified program profiles (1)

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

Schools (22)

Augusta University campus

Augusta University

PublicUniversityAugusta, GA

Augusta University College of Nursing offers a prelicensure BSN, an entry-level Clinical Nurse Leader MSN, hybrid DNP concentrations and a PhD in Nursing.

5 verified program profiles

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL, Direct-Entry MSN, Grad Cert-FNP, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, BSN-DNP, PhD

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

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Bushnell University campus

Bushnell University

Private nonprofitUniversityEugene, OR

Bushnell University is a private nonprofit university in Eugene, OR. It reported 47 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNL

CCNE: BSN

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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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Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Private nonprofitUniversityFayette, MO

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is a private nonprofit university in Fayette, MO. It reported 99 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNL

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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionLos Angeles, CA

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Los Angeles, CA. It reported 241 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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Curry College campus

Curry College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeMilton, MA

Curry College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Milton, MA. It reported 147 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNL

CCNE: BSN, MSNACEN: ADN (candidate)

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La Salle University campus

La Salle University

Private nonprofitUniversityPhiladelphia, PA

La Salle University is a private nonprofit university in Philadelphia, PA. It reported 262 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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Mississippi College

Private nonprofitUniversityClinton, MS

Mississippi College is a private nonprofit university in Clinton, MS. It reported 95 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNL

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Moravian University

Private nonprofitUniversityBethlehem, PA

Moravian University is a private nonprofit university in Bethlehem, PA. It reported 141 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Morningside University campus

Morningside University

Private nonprofitUniversitySioux City, IA

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

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-FNP, Doctorate

CCNE: MSN, Post-Master's, BSN, DNPACEN: ADN

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Pacific Lutheran University campus

Pacific Lutheran University

Private nonprofitUniversityTacoma, WA

Pacific Lutheran University is a private nonprofit university in Tacoma, WA. It reported 180 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNL, DNP

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

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Rowan University campus

Rowan University

PublicUniversityGlassboro, NJ

Rowan University is a public university in Glassboro, NJ. It reported 127 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNL, Grad Cert, Post-Master's-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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Sentara College of Health Sciences

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionChesapeake, VA

Sentara College of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Chesapeake, VA. It reported 100 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Southern Connecticut State University campus

Southern Connecticut State University

PublicUniversityNew Haven, CT

Southern Connecticut State University is a public university in New Haven, CT. It reported 187 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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Spring Hill College campus

Spring Hill College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeMobile, AL

Spring Hill College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Mobile, AL. It reported 23 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNL

CCNE: BSN

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The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

PublicSpecialized institutionGalveston, TX

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is a public specialized institution in Galveston, TX. It reported 479 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

CCNE: MSN, BSN, 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 New Hampshire-Main Campus campus

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

PublicUniversityDurham, NH

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a public university in Durham, NH. It reported 179 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

CCNE: Post-Master's, BSN, DNP

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University of Rochester campus

University of Rochester

Private nonprofitUniversityRochester, NY

University of Rochester is a private nonprofit university in Rochester, NY. It reported 254 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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University of San Diego campus

University of San Diego

Private nonprofitUniversitySan Diego, CA

University of San Diego is a private nonprofit university in San Diego, CA. It reported 91 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

MSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-Leadership, DNP, PhD

CCNE: MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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