MSN Schools and Programs

A master's degree in nursing and master of science in nursing (MSN) provide graduates with a specialized education in various areas of nursing, management, and administration. With an MSN degree, you can work as a nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, clinical instructor, manager, or other specialty.

How to Earn an MSN

You will find several paths on your journey toward your masters in nursing.
  • BSN to MSN right away
  • BSN to MSN after nursing experience
  • RN to BSN to MSN
  • RN with a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field to MSN
  • Bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field to MSN (must follow clinical nursing classes to be able to qualify as an RN)
Several colleges and universities offer online nursing programs; this allows you to work and take course classes at the same time. If you plan to take online MSN courses, check with your state's board of nursing to make sure it recognizes your chosen program.

Potential Jobs for a Nurse with an MSN Degree

Registered nurses, in general, are in high demand. Statistics show demand should increase 22 percent between 2008 and 2018. Although demand for a nurse with an MSN might be lower, nurses who hold masters degrees are in high demand in specialty areas, such as public health and teaching.

Salaries for Nurses with an MSN Degree

Nurses who hold an MSN degree can expect salaries in the upper range for nurses. Salary depends on location and place of employment. Nursing salaries range between $40,000 and $90,000. The median nursing salary is about $62,000.

Nursing and Health Care Schools

University of Phoenix - Cleveland Campus

University of Phoenix makes higher education highly accessible.

Programs Offered:
BS in Nursing (RN Required)
MS in Nursing (RN Required)

University of Phoenix - Dallas Campus

University of Phoenix makes higher education highly accessible.

Programs Offered:
BS in Nursing (RN Required)
MS in Nursing (RN Required)

University of Phoenix - South Florida Campus

University of Phoenix makes higher education highly accessible.

Programs Offered:
BS in Nursing (RN Required)
MS in Nursing (RN Required)
MS in Nursing/Master of Health Administration

University of Phoenix - Houston Campus

University of Phoenix makes higher education highly accessible.

Programs Offered:
BS in Nursing (RN Required)

University of Phoenix - North Florida Campus

University of Phoenix makes higher education highly accessible.

Programs Offered:
BS in Nursing (RN Required)
MS in Nursing (RN Required)
MS in Nursing/Master of Health Administration

University of Phoenix - Las Vegas Campus

University of Phoenix makes higher education highly accessible.

Programs Offered:
MS in Nursing (RN Required)

University of Phoenix - Detroit Campus

University of Phoenix makes higher education highly accessible.

Programs Offered:
BS in Nursing (RN Required)
MS in Nursing (RN Required)

University of Phoenix - Nashville Campus

University of Phoenix makes higher education highly accessible.

Programs Offered:
BS in Nursing (RN Required)

University of Phoenix - Northern Virginia Campus

University of Phoenix makes higher education highly accessible.

Programs Offered:
BS in Nursing (RN Required)
MS in Nursing (RN Required)

University of Phoenix - Central Florida Campus

University of Phoenix makes higher education highly accessible.

Programs Offered:
BS in Nursing (RN Required)
MS in Nursing (RN Required)
MS in Nursing/Master of Health Administration




Featured Programs

Online RN to BSN Obtaining your bachelor's in nursing (BSN) has been made much more possible with the Internet. Online RN to BSN programs allow you to work at home, when you have time.