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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 5 of 10

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

Schools (198)

Mercy University campus

Mercy University

Private nonprofitUniversityDobbs Ferry, NY

Mercy University is a private nonprofit university in Dobbs Ferry, NY. It reported 380 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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Mercyhurst University

Private nonprofitUniversityErie, PA

Mercyhurst University is a private nonprofit university in Erie, PA. It reported 61 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN, MSN-Leadership

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MGH Institute of Health Professions

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionBoston, MA

MGH Institute of Health Professions is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Boston, MA. It reported 245 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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Midway University

Private nonprofitUniversityMidway, KY

Midway University is a private nonprofit university in Midway, KY. It reported 63 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN-Leadership

ACEN: MSN, ADN, BSN

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Midwestern University-Glendale

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionGlendale, AZ

Midwestern University-Glendale is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Glendale, AZ. It reported 52 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

MSN-CRNA, MSN-Leadership, Doctorate-CRNA

CCNE: MSN, DNP

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Milwaukee School of Engineering campus

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeMilwaukee, WI

Milwaukee School of Engineering is a private nonprofit four-year college in Milwaukee, WI. It reported 96 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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Minnesota State University Moorhead campus

Minnesota State University Moorhead

PublicUniversityMoorhead, MN

Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public university in Moorhead, MN. It reported 104 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-Leadership

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Missouri Baptist University

Private nonprofitUniversitySaint Louis, MO

Missouri Baptist University is a private nonprofit university in Saint Louis, MO. It reported 47 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership

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Missouri Western State University campus

Missouri Western State University

PublicUniversitySaint Joseph, MO

Missouri Western State University is a public university in Saint Joseph, MO. It reported 93 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, Grad Cert-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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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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Mount Carmel College of Nursing

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionColumbus, OH

Mount Carmel College of Nursing is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Columbus, OH. It reported 326 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-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP

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

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Mount Mercy University campus

Mount Mercy University

Private nonprofitUniversityCedar Rapids, IA

Mount Mercy University is a private nonprofit university in Cedar Rapids, IA. It reported 81 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, DNP-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Mount St. Joseph University campus

Mount St. Joseph University

Private nonprofitUniversityCincinnati, OH

Mount St. Joseph University is a private nonprofit university in Cincinnati, OH. It reported 55 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionOmaha, NE

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Omaha, NE. It reported 245 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership, Doctorate, Doctorate-Public Health

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNPACEN: LPN/LVN (candidate)

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Nebraska Wesleyan University campus

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Private nonprofitUniversityLincoln, NE

Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit university in Lincoln, NE. It reported 34 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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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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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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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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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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