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Online MS in Nursing From Georgetown University

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1. University of Nevada--Las Vegas

1. University of Nevada--Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV

The University of Nevada--Las Vegas ranked No. 1 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program. Prospective students are required to submit three letters of recommendation and international applicants are required to submit TOEFL scores. Last year, students accepted to this program had a 3.62 undergraduate GPA, on average. The retention rate for the program was 89.4% in 2021. The online MSN program offers a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner concentration and a family nurse practitioner concentration.

Acceptance Rate50.30%
Credits required to graduate46
Enrolled111
Retention rate89%
Total Tuition$32,648.50
2. The Ohio State University

2. The Ohio State University

Columbus, OH

The Ohio State University ranked No. 2 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program. Prospective students are required to submit three letters of recommendation and international applicants are required to submit TOEFL scores. Last year, students accepted to this program had a 3.5 undergraduate GPA, on average. The retention rate for the program was 95% in 2021 and students must complete 42 credit hours to graduate. The online MSN program offers concentrations in adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioner; adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner; family nurse practitioner, neonatal nurse practitioner, pediatric primary care nurse practitioner, pediatric acute care nurse practitioner; psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and women's health nurse practitioner.

Acceptance Rate43.00%
Credits required to graduate42
Enrolled232
Retention rate95%
Total Tuition$73,384.30
3. Georgetown University

3. Georgetown University

Washington, DC

Georgetown University ranked No. 3 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program. Prospective students are required to submit three letters of recommendation. Last year, students accepted to this program had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.43. The retention rate for the program was 85% in 2021. The online MSN program offers tracks in women's health nurse practitioner, family nurse practitioner, adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, and nurse-midwifery/women’s health nurse practitioner.

Acceptance Rate51.10%
Credits required to graduate44
Enrolled625
Retention rate85%
Total Tuition$103,752.00
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M.S. in Nursing Online at St. John Fisher University

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Designed for RNs with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and RN license, the online M.S. in Nursing pathway from St. John Fisher University prepares you to pursue licensure as an NP. Choose from four program options — PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, or AGPCNP.

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4. Texas Tech University

4. Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University is ranked No. 4 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program. Prospective students are required to submit two letters of recommendation and international applicants are required to submit TOEFL scores. Last year, students accepted to this program had a 3.51 undergraduate GPA, on average. The retention rate for the program was 92.91% in 2021. The online MSN program offers adult-gerontology nurse practitioner, acute care pediatric nurse practitioner, primary care pediatric nurse practitioner, family nurse practitioner, and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner tracks,

Acceptance Rate59.50%
Credits required to graduate48
Enrolled624
Retention rate93%
Total Tuition$32,304.00
5. Duquesne University

5. Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University ranked No. 5 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program. Prospective students are required to submit two letters of recommendation and international applicants are required to submit TOEFL scores. Last year, students accepted to this program had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.53. The retention rate for the program was 99% in 2021. This online MSN program offers adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, family nurse practitioner, and psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner tracks.

Acceptance Rate62.00%
Credits required to graduate30
Enrolled327
Retention rate99%
Total Tuition$49,050.00
6. University of Texas--Arlington

6. University of Texas--Arlington

Carson, CA

The University of Texas--Arlington ranked No. 8 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program unless the applicant’s undergraduate GPA is lower than 3.0. Prospective students aren’t required to submit any letters of recommendation and international applicants are required to submit TOEFL scores. Last year, students accepted to this program had a 3.534 undergraduate GPA, on average. The retention rate for the program was 76.12% in 2021. This online MSN program offers tracks in adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioner; adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner; family nurse practitioner, pediatric primary care nurse practitioner, pediatric acute care nurse practitioner.

Acceptance Rate65.00%
Credits required to graduate46
Enrolled4125
Retention rate76%
Total Tuition$30,084
East Carolina University

7. East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

East Carolina University ranked No.10 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program. Prospective students are required to submit three letters of recommendation and international applicants are required to submit TOEFL scores. Last year, students accepted to this program had a 3.4 undergraduate GPA, on average. The retention rate for the program was 93% in 2021. This online MSN program offers tracks in neonatal nurse practitioner and psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner.

Acceptance Rate57.50%
Credits required to graduate40
Enrolled245
Retention rate93%
Total Tuition$45,802.00
8. East Tennessee State University

8. East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN

East Tennessee State University ranked No. 9 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program. Prospective students are required to submit three letters of recommendation. Last year, students accepted to this program had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.46. The retention rate for the program was 76% in 2021. This online MSN program offers concentrations in psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner.

Acceptance Rate47.00%
Credits required to graduate51
Enrolled176
Retention rate76%
Total Tuition$27,183.00
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Online MS in Nursing From Georgetown University

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9. Ball State University

9. Ball State University

San Angelo, TX

Ball State University ranked No. 12 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program. The program offers three tracks: nurse educator, family nurse practitioner, and nurse administration. Prospective students are required to submit three letters of recommendation. Last year, students accepted to this program had a 3.4 undergraduate GPA, on average. The retention rate for the program was 94% in 2021. The online MSN program offers a family nurse practitioner track.

Acceptance Rate68.00%
Credits required to graduate47
Enrolled119
Retention rate94%
Total Tuition$30,832.00
10. California State University--Dominguez Hills

10. California State University--Dominguez Hills

Washington, DC

California State University--Dominguez Hills ranked No. 13 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program. Prospective students are required to submit three letters of recommendation if they are applying to the family nurse practitioner track. Other tracks don't require recommendation letters. Last year, students accepted to this program had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.5. The retention rate for the program was 83% in 2021. The online MSN program offers a family nurse practitioner track.

Acceptance Rate64.00%
Credits required to graduate48
Enrolled197
Retention rate83%
Total Tuition$19,860.00
Angelo State University

11. Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX

Angelo State University ranked No. 14 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program. Prospective students are required to submit three letters of recommendation and international applicants are required to submit TOEFL scores. Last year, students accepted to this program on average had a 3.453 undergraduate GPA. The graduation rate for the program was 100% in 2021. The online MSN program offers a family nurse practitioner track.

Acceptance Rate93.00%
Credits required to graduate49
Enrolled67
Retention rate93%
Total Tuition$31,374.70
12. King University

12. King University

Johnson City, TN

King University ranked No. 16 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program. Prospective students are required to submit three letters of recommendation and international applicants are required to submit TOEFL scores. Last year, students accepted to this program had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.5. The retention rate for the program was 85% in 2021. This online MSN program offers a pediatric nurse practitioner track.

Acceptance Rate100.00%
Credits required to graduate45
Enrolled46
Retention rate85%
Total Tuition$27,225.00

13. Georgia College & State University

Pittsburgh, PA

Georgia College & State University ranked No. 17 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program. Prospective students are required to submit three letters of recommendation. Last year, students accepted to this program had a 3.38 undergraduate GPA, on average. The retention rate for the program was 65.3% in 2021. This online MSN program offers tracks in family nurse practitioner, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, and women's health nurse practitioner.

Acceptance Rate67.20%
Credits required to graduate45
Enrolled134
Retention rate65%
Total Tuition$21,285.00
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Become a Nurse Practitioner With Simmons University's Online MSN Program

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14. Eastern Kentucky University

14. Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

Eastern Kentucky University ranked No. 20 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program. Prospective students are required to submit three letters of recommendation and international applicants are required to submit TOEFL scores. Last year, students accepted to this program had a 3.29 undergraduate GPA, on average. The retention rate for the program was 74% in 2021. This online MSN program offers tracks in family nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

Acceptance Rate69.00%
Credits required to graduate47
Enrolled343
Retention rate74%
Total Tuition$31,443.00
15. University of Central Missouri

15. University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO

The University of Central Missouri ranked No. 23 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program. Prospective students aren’t required to submit any letters of recommendation and international applicants are required to submit TOEFL scores. Last year, students accepted to this program had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.63. The retention rate for the program was 81.58% in 2021. The online MSN program offers a family nurse practitioner track.

Acceptance Rate79.10%
Credits required to graduate44
Enrolled170
Retention rate82%
Total Tuition$17,336.00
16. University of Missouri--Kansas City

16. University of Missouri--Kansas City

Kansas City, MO

The University of Missouri--Kansas City ranked No. 21 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program. Prospective students are required to submit three letters of recommendation. Last year, students accepted to this program had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.324. The retention rate for the program was 81% in 2021 and students must complete 42 credit hours to graduate. The online MSN program offers concentrations in pediatric nurse practitioner, pediatric acute care nurse practitioner, family nurse practitioner, women's health nurse practitioner, neonatal nurse practitioner, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, and adult gerontology nurse practitioner.

Acceptance Rate63.30%
Credits required to graduate42
Enrolled286
Retention rate81%
Total Tuition$52,243.80
17. Florida Atlantic University

17. Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University ranked No. 18 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program. Prospective students are required to submit one letter of recommendation. Last year, students accepted to this program had a 3.4 undergraduate GPA, on average. The graduation rate for students within three years of entering the program was 70% in 2021. This online MSN program offers a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner track.

Acceptance Rate43.40%
Credits required to graduate34
Enrolled115
Retention rateDNP
Total Tuition$34,911.54

18. Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA

Thomas Jefferson University ranked No. 25 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program. Prospective students are required to submit two letters of recommendation and international applicants are required to submit TOEFL scores. Last year, students accepted to this program had a 3.5 undergraduate GPA, on average. The retention rate for the program was 98% in 2021 and students must complete 36 credit hours to graduate.

Acceptance Rate86.20%
Credits required to graduate36
Enrolled748
Retention rate98%
Total Tuition$43,200.00
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M.S. in Nursing Online at St. John Fisher University

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19. University of Texas--Tyler

Tyler, TX

The University of Texas--Tyler ranked No. 24 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program. Prospective students are required to submit three letters of recommendation and international applicants are required to submit TOEFL scores. Last year, students accepted to this program had a 3.441 undergraduate GPA, on average. The retention rate for the program was 74.8% in 2021 and students must complete 36 credit hours to graduate. The online MSN program offers a family nurse practitioner track and a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner track.

Acceptance Rate71.50%
Credits required to graduate36
Enrolled348
Retention rate75%
Total Tuition$34,858.08
20. Kent State University

20. Kent State University

Kent, OH

Kent State University ranked No. 26 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program. Prospective students are required to submit three letters of recommendation. Last year, students accepted to this program had a 3.4 undergraduate GPA, on average. The retention rate for the program was 81% in 2021 and students must complete 34 credit hours in this program to graduate. The online MSN program offers tracks psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and women's health nurse practitioner.

Acceptance Rate73.00%
Credits required to graduate34
Enrolled264
Retention rate81%
Total Tuition$21,182.00
21. University of St. Francis

21. University of St. Francis

Joliet, IL

The University of St. Francis ranked No. 29 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program. Prospective students are required to submit two letters of recommendation and international applicants are required to submit TOEFL scores. Last year, students accepted to this program had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.3. The retention rate for the program was 78% in 2021 and students must complete 36 credit hours to graduate.

Acceptance Rate35.00%
Credits required to graduate36
Enrolled168
Retention rate78%
Total Tuition$27,900.00
22. University of Louisiana–Monroe

22. University of Louisiana–Monroe

Monroe, LA

The University of Louisiana--Monroe ranked No. 28 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program unless the applicant’s undergraduate GPA is lower than 2.8. Prospective students aren’t required to submit any letters of recommendation and international applicants are required to submit TOEFL scores. Last year, students accepted to this program had a 3.07 undergraduate GPA, on average. The retention rate for the program was 92% in 2021. The online MSN program offers a family nurse practitioner track.

Acceptance Rate64.00%
Credits required to graduate40
Enrolled30
Retention rate92%
Total Tuition$20,000.00

23. Texas A&M International University

Laredo, TX

Texas A&M International University ranked No. 27 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program. Prospective students are required to submit three letters of recommendation and international applicants are required to submit TOEFL scores. Last year, students accepted to this program had a 3.0 undergraduate GPA, on average. The retention rate for the program was 87% in 2021 and students must complete 48 credit hours to graduate. The online MSN program offers a family nurse practitioner track.

Acceptance Rate68.30%
Credits required to graduate48
Enrolled7
Retention rate87%
Total Tuition$60,232.32
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24. Clayton State University

Morrow, GA

Clayton State University ranked No. 30 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program. Prospective students are required to submit three letters of recommendation and international applicants are required to submit TOEFL scores. Last year, students accepted to this program had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.36. The retention rate for the program was 55% in 2021. The online MSN program offers a family nurse practitioner track.

Acceptance Rate57.10%
Credits required to graduate47
Enrolled29
Retention rate55%
Total Tuition$43,005.00
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25. Delta State University

Charlotte, NC

Delta State University ranked No. 32 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program. Prospective students aren’t required to submit any letters of recommendation and international applicants are required to submit TOEFL scores. Last year, students accepted to this program had a 3.46 undergraduate GPA, on average. The retention rate for the program was 77% in 2021. The online MSN program offers a family nurse practitioner track.

Acceptance Rate100.00%
Credits required to graduate49
Enrolled19
Retention rate77%
Total Tuition$22,981.00
26. Marshall University

26. Marshall University

Huntington, WV

Marshall University ranked No. 34 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program. Prospective students aren’t required to submit any letters of recommendation and international applicants aren’t required to submit TOEFL scores. The retention rate for the program was 100% in 2021 and students must complete 36 credit hours in this program to graduate. The online MSN program offers a family nurse practitioner track and a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner track.

Acceptance Rate95.00%
Credits required to graduate36
Enrolled20
Retention rate100%
Total Tuition$40,149.00
27. Troy University

27. Troy University

Troy, AL

Troy University ranked No. 36 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program. Prospective students are required to submit two letters of recommendation and international applicants are required to submit TOEFL scores. Last year, students accepted to this program had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.258. The retention rate for the program was 82% in 2021 and students must complete 37 credit hours to graduate. The online MSN program offers a family nurse practitioner track.

Acceptance Rate99.00%
Credits required to graduate37
Enrolled181
Retention rate82%
Total Tuition$17,575.00
28. Carson-Newman University

28. Carson-Newman University

Muncie, IN

Carson-Newman University ranked No. 38 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program unless the applicant’s undergraduate GPA is lower than 3.0. Prospective students are required to submit three letters of recommendation and international applicants aren’t required to submit TOEFL scores. Last year, students accepted to this program had a 3.0 undergraduate GPA, on average. The retention rate for the program was 90% in 2021. The online MSN program offers a family nurse practitioner track.

Acceptance Rate100.00%
Credits required to graduate46
Enrolled322
Retention rate90%
Total Tuition$29,250.00
29. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

29. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Orlando, FL

Saint Joseph's College of Maine ranked No. 44 among Fortune's list of the best online master's degree programs in nursing. The school doesn’t require applicants to submit GRE scores for its online MSN nurse practitioner program. Prospective students are required to submit three letters of recommendation and international applicants are required to submit TOEFL scores. The retention rate for the program was 60.1% in 2021 and students must complete 36 credit hours to graduate. The online MSN program offers tracks in family nurse practitioner, adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioner; adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, and a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

Acceptance Rate54.00%
Credits required to graduate48
Enrolled156
Retention rate60%
Total Tuition$28,686
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Become a Nurse Practitioner With Simmons University's Online MSN Program

Earn Your MSN and Become an FNP or PMHNP Online From Simmons University

Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP — and prepare to raise the standard of patient care. Explore Nursing@Simmons programs for RNs who hold a BSN or bachelor’s degree.

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