276 Master's Programs in Nursing in North America

Specializations within nursing

Top universities for Nursing in North America

Ranked by how many nursing programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.

• Purdue University (26)
• Villanova University (10)
• Ohio University (9)
• Fairleigh Dickinson University - Vancouver (8)
• University of Cincinnati (7)
• The University of Memphis (7)
• George Washington University (6)
• Missouri State University (6)
• Monmouth University (5)
• Georgetown University (5)

January intake in North America

25 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• Master in Nursing (Generalist) — Athabasca University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Nursing - Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner — Northern Kentucky University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Nursing — University of Windsor · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner — Northern Kentucky University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Nursing — University of South Dakota · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Nursing - Nursing Education — Northern Kentucky University · starts Jan 2027

Masters (MS) in Nursing in North America: common questions

How many nursing programs are there in North America?

276 nursing masters programs at 123 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 13 October 2026.

How much does a nursing degree in North America cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in nursing in North America is 21,307 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 14,000 USD and 31,000 USD a year.

Can I study nursing in North America in English?

Yes — 100% of the nursing programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (276 of 276).

Are any of these nursing programs available online?

51 of the 276 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.