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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 5 of 9

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

Schools (168)

Northcentral University

Private nonprofitUniversitySan Diego, CA

Northcentral University is a private nonprofit university in San Diego, CA. It reported 3 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

MSN-Leadership, PhD

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Northern Arizona University campus

Northern Arizona University

PublicUniversityFlagstaff, AZ

Northern Arizona University is a public university in Flagstaff, AZ. It reported 456 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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Northwest Nazarene University

Private nonprofitUniversityNampa, ID

Northwest Nazarene University is a private nonprofit university in Nampa, ID. It reported 80 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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Ohio University-Main Campus campus

Ohio University-Main Campus

PublicUniversityAthens, OH

Ohio University's School of Nursing sits within the College of Health Sciences and Professions. It offers on-campus associate and bachelor's nursing programs at the Athens campus and regional campuses, an online RN to BSN, online MSN and DNP programs, and a nurse anesthesia BSN to DNP.

8 verified program profiles

ADN, LPN-RN, BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-FNP, DNP, DNP-CRNA, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP

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

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Oklahoma City University campus

Oklahoma City University

Private nonprofitUniversityOklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City University is a private nonprofit university in Oklahoma City, OK. It reported 142 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

ACEN: MSN, BSN, DNP

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Olivet Nazarene University

Private nonprofitUniversityBourbonnais, IL

Olivet Nazarene University is a private nonprofit university in Bourbonnais, IL. It reported 132 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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Pennsylvania Western University

PublicUniversityCalifornia, PA

Pennsylvania Western University is a public university in California, PA. It reported 286 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN-Leadership, DNP-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master'sACEN: BSN, ADN, MSN, DNP (candidate)

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Post University campus

Post University

Private for-profitUniversityWaterbury, CT

Post University is a private for-profit university in Waterbury, CT. It reported 585 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, DNP, DNP-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSNACEN: DNP

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Purdue University Global

PublicUniversityWest Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Global is a public university in West Lafayette, IN. It reported 1,160 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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Queens University of Charlotte

Private nonprofitUniversityCharlotte, NC

Queens University of Charlotte is a private nonprofit university in Charlotte, NC. It reported 121 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Quinnipiac University campus

Quinnipiac University

Private nonprofitUniversityHamden, CT

Quinnipiac University is a private nonprofit university in Hamden, CT. It reported 381 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Radford University campus

Radford University

PublicUniversityRadford, VA

Radford University is a public university in Radford, VA. It reported 317 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP, Doctorate

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

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Regent University campus

Regent University

Private nonprofitUniversityVirginia Beach, VA

Regent University is a private nonprofit university in Virginia Beach, VA. It reported 18 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, Post-Master's

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Regis University campus

Regis University

Private nonprofitUniversityDenver, CO

Regis University is a private nonprofit university in Denver, CO. It reported 345 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-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP

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

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Roberts Wesleyan University campus

Roberts Wesleyan University

Private nonprofitUniversityRochester, NY

Roberts Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit university in Rochester, NY. It reported 64 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, Grad Cert-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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Sacred Heart University campus

Sacred Heart University

Private nonprofitUniversityFairfield, CT

Sacred Heart University is a private nonprofit university in Fairfield, CT. It reported 421 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, DNP, DNP-FNP

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

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Saginaw Valley State University campus

Saginaw Valley State University

PublicUniversityUniversity Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University is a public university in University Center, MI. It reported 216 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, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP

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

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Saint Joseph's College of Maine campus

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeStandish, ME

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a private nonprofit four-year college in Standish, ME. It reported 94 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionLancaster, PA

Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Lancaster, PA. It reported 411 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

CCNE: BSN, Post-Master's, MSNACEN: ADN

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Saint Xavier University

Private nonprofitUniversityChicago, IL

Saint Xavier University is a private nonprofit university in Chicago, IL. It reported 152 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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