68 Master's Programs in Nursing

Specializations within nursing

Top universities for Nursing

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

• University of Derby (7)
• Northern Kentucky University (5)
• University of Cincinnati (4)
• Lamar University (4)
• Villanova University (3)
• McNeese State University (3)
• Missouri State University (2)
• Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway (2)
• Middle Tennessee State University (2)
• Fort Hays State University (2)

January intake

11 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 - Family Nurse Practitioner — Northern Kentucky University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Nursing - Nursing Education — Northern Kentucky University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Nursing - Nurse Executive Leadership — Northern Kentucky University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Nursing - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner — Northern Kentucky University · starts Jan 2027

Online Masters (MS) in Nursing: common questions

How many nursing programs are there online?

68 nursing masters programs at 39 universities taught online are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

How much does a nursing degree cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in nursing is 15,755 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 11,000 USD and 23,793 USD a year.

Can I study nursing in English?

Yes — 100% of the nursing programs in our catalog are taught in English (68 of 68).