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Master of Science Programs Overview

Master of Science (MSN)

A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree allows current and prospective nurses to expand their career options and go into research, administration or specialized nursing fields. With an MSN degree, nurses increase their earning potential and open the door to clinical administration opportunities and certain advanced nursing opportunities that are not available to nurses with lower degrees.

Master of Science in Nursing degree programs typically take between 18 and 24 months to complete and offer significant career advancement opportunities in the growing field of nursing. Most applicants for MSN degree programs are currently working as registered nurses and hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree; however, certain MSN programs are also open to students with non-nursing bachelor-level degrees, or for nurses with associate-level degrees who wish to work towards their BSN and MSN degrees at the same time.

Each MSN degree program will have specific requirements, which generally include completion of a BSN degree, an RN license, clinical experience, GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) scores and a minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) for completed college courses.

To find the Master of Science in Nursing degree program that is right for you, check out the colleges listed below.

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Online Colleges Offering Nursing Degrees

University of Phoenix - Online Campus

Accreditation

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Kaplan University

Accreditation

Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Liberty University

Accreditation

Liberty University Online is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees.

Walden University

Accreditation

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

Western Governors University

Accreditation

Western Governors University is the only university to have received simultaneous accreditation by four regional accrediting commissions. Currently, WGU's "home" accrediting commission is the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the same organization that accredits such leading institutions as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and other public and private colleges. WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

University of Saint Mary

Accreditation

The University of Saint Mary Online is accreditated by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Northern Arizona University(NAU)

Accreditation

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

UMassOnline

Accreditation

UMassOnline is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Accreditation
Chamberlain College of Nursing is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, one of the six regional agencies that accredit U.S. colleges and universities at the institutional level. The associate and bachelor's degree programs in nursing at the Columbus and St. Louis campuses are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The bachelor's degree program in nursing at the Addison, Columbus, Phoenix and St. Louis campuses is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Accreditation provides assurance to the public and to prospective students that standards of quality have been met. Program availability varies by location.

Drexel University

Accreditation

Drexel University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Fort Hays State University

Accreditation

Fort Hays State University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

George Washington University

Accreditation

George Washington University is regionally accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Graceland University

Accreditation

Graceland University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Indiana State University

Accreditation

Indiana State University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Jacksonville University

Accreditation

Jacksonville University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Northeastern University

Accreditation

Northeastern University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education; The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Nova Southeastern University

Accreditation

Nova Southeastern University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Post University Online

Accreditation

Post University Online is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

South University

Accreditation

South University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

University of Cincinnati

Accreditation

University of Cincinnati is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

University of Delaware

Accreditation

University of Delaware is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Loyola University, New Orleans

Accreditation

Loyola University - New Orleans is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Keystone Technical Institute

Accreditation

Keystone Technical Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

Kent State University

Accreditation

Kent State University is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (30 North LaSalle, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504; 800-621-7440) and The College of Nursing is accredited by The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Ohio University

Accreditation

Ohio University is accredited by the regional accrediting agency, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Ohio University has been cited for superior academic quality and value by U.S. News & World Report's America's 100 Best College Buys, the Princeton Review's Best Colleges, and Peterson's Guide to Competitive Colleges.

ATA Career Education

Accreditation

In the fall of 2005, the school gained accreditation status with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Academy of Massage Therapy

Accreditation

Accredited by COMTA (Commission for Massage Therapy Accreditation), an agency listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Approved provider of continuing education credits (CEU’s) by the National Certification Board for Massage Therapy and Bodywork.

Bowling Green State University

Accreditation

BGSU has accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to offer full degree programs online.

Stevens - Henager College

Accreditation

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology.

University of Mary

Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Keiser University

Accreditation

Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097) to award certificates and degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.

University of Phoenix - Online Campus

Accreditation

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Kaplan University

Accreditation

Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Keiser University

Accreditation

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