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Nursing Leadership / Administration (Leadership) Programs

Preparation for nurse manager and executive roles.

Nursing Leadership / Administration 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 / official school websites

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

198 schools · 15 verified program profiles · page 4 of 10

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

Schools (198)

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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Johns Hopkins University campus

Johns Hopkins University

Private nonprofitUniversityBaltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins University is a private nonprofit university in Baltimore, MD. It reported 547 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

MSN, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP-Leadership, PhD

CCNE: MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Private nonprofitUniversityFort Lauderdale, FL

Keiser University's College of Nursing lists associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral nursing programs. Programs listed here are those the university states are available at the Fort Lauderdale campus or fully online.

8 verified program profiles

ADN, BSN, ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-Nurse Educator, MSN-WHNP, DNP-FNP, MSN-DNP, Doctorate-CRNA

CCNE: MSN, DNPACEN

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Kennesaw State University campus

Kennesaw State University

PublicUniversityKennesaw, GA

Kennesaw State University is a public university in Kennesaw, GA. It reported 377 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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Kent State University at Kent campus

Kent State University at Kent

PublicUniversityKent, OH

Kent State's College of Nursing offers in-person BSN programs (traditional, accelerated second degree, LPN and allied health bridge) on the Kent campus and regional campuses, an online RN to BSN, and MSN, DNP and PhD programs delivered mostly or fully online.

8 verified program profiles

BSN, ABSN, LPN-BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-Leadership, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, PhD

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

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Kentucky Christian University

Private nonprofitUniversityGrayson, KY

Kentucky Christian University is a private nonprofit university in Grayson, KY. It reported 22 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Lamar University campus

Lamar University

PublicUniversityBeaumont, TX

Lamar University is a public university in Beaumont, TX. It reported 181 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, Grad Cert-Leadership

ACEN: MSN, BSN

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Lenoir-Rhyne University campus

Lenoir-Rhyne University

Private nonprofitUniversityHickory, NC

Lenoir-Rhyne University is a private nonprofit university in Hickory, NC. It reported 58 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, Doctorate

CCNE: BSN, DNP

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Lewis University

Private nonprofitUniversityRomeoville, IL

Lewis University is a private nonprofit university in Romeoville, IL. It reported 217 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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Liberty University campus

Liberty University

Private nonprofitUniversityLynchburg, VA

Liberty University is a private nonprofit university in Lynchburg, VA. It reported 619 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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Lincoln Memorial University campus

Lincoln Memorial University

Private nonprofitUniversityHarrogate, TN

Lincoln Memorial University is a private nonprofit university in Harrogate, TN. It reported 221 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

ACEN: ADN, MSN, BSN, DNP

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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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Loyola University Chicago campus

Loyola University Chicago

Private nonprofitUniversityChicago, IL

Loyola University Chicago is a private nonprofit university in Chicago, IL. It reported 387 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-WHNP, Grad Cert, PhD, PhD-PMHNP

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

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Loyola University New Orleans campus

Loyola University New Orleans

Private nonprofitUniversityNew Orleans, LA

Loyola University New Orleans is a private nonprofit university in New Orleans, LA. It reported 69 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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Lubbock Christian University

Private nonprofitUniversityLubbock, TX

Lubbock Christian University is a private nonprofit university in Lubbock, TX. 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

ACEN: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Madonna University campus

Madonna University

Private nonprofitUniversityLivonia, MI

Madonna University is a private nonprofit university in Livonia, MI. It reported 163 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, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP

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

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Marquette University

Private nonprofitUniversityMilwaukee, WI

Marquette University is a private nonprofit university in Milwaukee, WI. It reported 442 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-CNM, Post-Master's-Leadership, DNP, PhD

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

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Marshall University campus

Marshall University

PublicUniversityHuntington, WV

Marshall University is a public university in Huntington, WV. It reported 309 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

ACEN: MSN, BSN, DNP

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McKendree University campus

McKendree University

Private nonprofitUniversityLebanon, IL

McKendree University is a private nonprofit university in Lebanon, IL. It reported 101 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, PhD-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Mercy College of Ohio campus

Mercy College of Ohio

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionToledo, OH

Mercy College of Ohio is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Toledo, OH. It reported 263 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSNACEN: ADN

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