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MSN Clinical Nurse Specialist Programs

Advanced practice in a population focus, such as adult-gerontology or pediatrics. This page lists MSN programs with a clinical nurse specialist 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 CNS hub for every degree level.

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory

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

14 schools

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

Schools (14)

DeSales University campus

DeSales University

Private nonprofitUniversityCenter Valley, PA

DeSales University is a private nonprofit university in Center Valley, PA. It reported 132 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, DNP

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

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Dewey University-Hato Rey

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionHato Rey, PR

Dewey University-Hato Rey is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Hato Rey, PR. It reported 70 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-CRNA, MSN-PMHNP

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Indiana University-Indianapolis campus

Indiana University-Indianapolis

PublicUniversityIndianapolis, IN

Indiana University-Indianapolis is a public university in Indianapolis, IN. It reported 732 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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Jacksonville University campus

Jacksonville University

Private nonprofitUniversityJacksonville, FL

Jacksonville University is a private nonprofit university in Jacksonville, FL. It reported 449 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-FNP

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

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Molloy University

Private nonprofitUniversityRockville Centre, NY

Molloy University is a private nonprofit university in Rockville Centre, NY. It reported 493 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-PMHNP, PhD, PhD-FNP

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

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Mount Saint Mary's University campus

Mount Saint Mary's University

Private nonprofitUniversityLos Angeles, CA

Mount Saint Mary's University is a private nonprofit university in Los Angeles, CA. It reported 225 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNS, Grad Cert-CNS

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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New York University campus

New York University

Private nonprofitUniversityNew York, NY

NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, at 433 First Avenue in Manhattan, offers undergraduate (15-month accelerated and four-year), master's tracks, DNP and PhD programs. Master's and doctoral admissions run on published fall, spring and summer cycles.

8 verified program profiles

BSN, ABSN, MSN, MSN-AGACNP, MSN-CNM, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-CNM, DNP-PMHNP, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, PhD

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

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St. John Fisher University campus

St. John Fisher University

Private nonprofitUniversityRochester, NY

St. John Fisher University is a private nonprofit university in Rochester, NY. It reported 309 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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The University of Texas at Austin campus

The University of Texas at Austin

PublicUniversityAustin, TX

The University of Texas at Austin is a public university in Austin, TX. It reported 264 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-FNP, PhD

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

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Universidad Adventista de las Antillas

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeMayaguez, PR

Universidad Adventista de las Antillas is a private nonprofit four-year college in Mayaguez, PR. It reported 103 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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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 San Francisco campus

University of San Francisco

Private nonprofitUniversitySan Francisco, CA

University of San Francisco is a private nonprofit university in San Francisco, CA. It reported 431 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNS, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP

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

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University of Southern Indiana

PublicUniversityEvansville, IN

University of Southern Indiana is a public university in Evansville, IN. It reported 210 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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Worcester State University campus

Worcester State University

PublicUniversityWorcester, MA

Worcester State University is a public university in Worcester, MA. It reported 83 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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