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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 9 of 10

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

Schools (198)

University of Louisville campus

University of Louisville

PublicUniversityLouisville, KY

University of Louisville is a public university in Louisville, KY. It reported 363 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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University of Mary campus

University of Mary

Private nonprofitUniversityBismarck, ND

University of Mary is a private nonprofit university in Bismarck, ND. It reported 135 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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University of Memphis campus

University of Memphis

PublicUniversityMemphis, TN

The University of Memphis Loewenberg College of Nursing offers a traditional and an accelerated BSN, an online RN to BSN, MSN nurse practitioner and leadership concentrations (with RN-to-MSN admission for non-nursing bachelor's holders) and a PhD in Nursing.

8 verified program profiles

BSN, ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-AGACNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, RN-MSN, Grad Cert-FNP, PhD

CCNE: MSN, Post-Master's, BSN

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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor campus

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

PublicUniversityAnn Arbor, MI

The University of Michigan School of Nursing in Ann Arbor offers a four-year BSN and a sophomore-transfer BSN, clinical MSN specialties (some also online), post-baccalaureate and post-master's DNP pathways, and a PhD in nursing.

9 verified program profiles

BSN, MSN, MSN-AGACNP, MSN-CNM, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-Public Health, DNP, DNP-AGACNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-Public Health, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, PhD

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

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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

PublicUniversityMinneapolis, MN

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a public university in Minneapolis, MN. It reported 356 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP-Leadership, PhD-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, Post-Master's, DNP

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University of Nebraska Medical Center

PublicSpecialized institutionOmaha, NE

University of Nebraska Medical Center is a public specialized institution in Omaha, NE. It reported 418 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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University of Nevada-Reno campus

University of Nevada-Reno

PublicUniversityReno, NV

University of Nevada-Reno is a public university in Reno, NV. It reported 265 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-PMHNP, PhD

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

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University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online

PublicUniversityManchester, NH

University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online is a public university in Manchester, NH. It reported 35 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte campus

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

PublicUniversityCharlotte, NC

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public university in Charlotte, NC. It reported 241 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, Post-Master's, DNP

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 Pennsylvania

Private nonprofitUniversityPhiladelphia, PA

Penn Nursing offers a four-year BSN, a 15-month-class entry-level Master of Professional Nursing, MSN nurse practitioner and nurse-midwifery tracks, several DNP programs and a PhD in nursing, in Philadelphia.

8 verified program profiles

BSN, MSN, MSN-AGACNP, MSN-CNM, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, MSN-WHNP, Direct-Entry MSN, Grad Cert, DNP-CRNA, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, PhD, PhD-CRNA, PhD-Leadership

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

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University of Phoenix-Arizona

Private for-profitUniversityPhoenix, AZ

University of Phoenix offers online nursing programs for registered nurses: RN to BSN (standard and competency-based), MSN nurse practitioner and other MSN tracks, and a DNP. The MSN nurse practitioner programs combine online coursework with a five-day residency in Phoenix and in-person clinical hours.

4 verified program profiles

BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, DNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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University of San Diego campus

University of San Diego

Private nonprofitUniversitySan Diego, CA

University of San Diego is a private nonprofit university in San Diego, CA. It reported 91 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

MSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-Leadership, DNP, PhD

CCNE: MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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University of South Alabama campus

University of South Alabama

PublicUniversityMobile, AL

University of South Alabama is a public university in Mobile, AL. It reported 1,440 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-Leadership, DNP

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

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University of South Carolina-Columbia campus

University of South Carolina-Columbia

PublicUniversityColumbia, SC

University of South Carolina-Columbia is a public university in Columbia, SC. It reported 476 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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University of South Carolina-Upstate

PublicUniversitySpartanburg, SC

University of South Carolina-Upstate is a public university in Spartanburg, SC. It reported 221 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, DNP, MSN

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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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University of Southern Maine campus

University of Southern Maine

PublicUniversityPortland, ME

University of Southern Maine is a public university in Portland, ME. It reported 210 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-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP

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

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University of St Francis campus

University of St Francis

Private nonprofitUniversityJoliet, IL

University of St Francis is a private nonprofit university in Joliet, IL. It reported 154 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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University of Toledo campus

University of Toledo

PublicUniversityToledo, OH

University of Toledo is a public university in Toledo, OH. It reported 340 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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