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Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Programs

Advanced practice in a population focus, such as adult-gerontology or pediatrics.

Clinical Nurse Specialist 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

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

22 schools · page 1 of 2

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

Schools (22)

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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East Carolina University campus

East Carolina University

PublicUniversityGreenville, NC

The East Carolina University College of Nursing in Greenville, North Carolina offers a traditional BSN, an accelerated second-degree BSN, an online RN to BSN option, master's concentrations such as psychiatric-mental health NP and nurse-midwifery, a nurse anesthesia DNP and an online PhD in nursing.

7 verified program profiles

BSN, ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-CNM, MSN-PMHNP, Grad Cert-Public Health, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-CNM, Post-Master's-CNS, Post-Master's-Leadership, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-CRNA, BSN-DNP, PhD

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

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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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Loma Linda University campus

Loma Linda University

Private nonprofitUniversityLoma Linda, CA

Loma Linda University is a private nonprofit university in Loma Linda, CA. It reported 202 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, PhD, PhD-CNS, PhD-CRNA, PhD-FNP, PhD-PMHNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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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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Northeastern State University

PublicUniversityTahlequah, OK

Northeastern State University is a public university in Tahlequah, OK. It reported 61 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, Grad Cert-CNS, Grad Cert-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Purdue University Northwest

PublicUniversityHammond, IN

Purdue University Northwest is a public university in Hammond, IN. It reported 439 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

ACEN: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Robert Morris University

Private nonprofitUniversityMoon Township, PA

Robert Morris University is a private nonprofit university in Moon Township, PA. It reported 114 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, 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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Texas Christian University campus

Texas Christian University

Private nonprofitUniversityFort Worth, TX

Texas Christian University is a private nonprofit university in Fort Worth, TX. It reported 343 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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 Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center

PublicSpecialized institutionOklahoma City, OK

University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center is a public specialized institution in Oklahoma City, OK. It reported 526 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-CNS, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-CNS, DNP-FNP, DNP-Leadership, PhD

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

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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus campus

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

PublicUniversityPittsburgh, PA

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a public university in Pittsburgh, PA. It reported 342 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-Public Health, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-CNM, DNP-CNS, Doctorate-CRNA, PhD

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

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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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