Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) Programs in CT
The MSN or Master's in Nursing Degree is designed to provide registered nurses with the education they need to advance their career into Advanced Practice Registered Nurse roles as well as leadership, educator, research, consulting and related fields. The Master's degree is also the necessary stepping stone to doctoral programs in nursing. The MSN and MS programs you find below incorporate either the CCNE or NLNAC accreditation standards and will take 1 to 2 years to complete depending on a variety of factors. Learn more by requesting information from the nursing schools offering Nursing Master's degree programs in Connecticut below.
Online MSN Programs Offered in Connecticut
Most MSN programs require students to be licensed registered nurses that have attained their bachelor's degree and build on the student's prior nursing education and experience. Online MSN programs have become the most popular way for registered nurses to pursue their education due to the flexibility afforded by the programs. Nurses are now able to continue in their current nursing position while earning their degree through programs that offer nearly identical content to the campus based MSN programs. Online programs often have faculty that help arrange clinical sites in the student's geography. Contact schools to learn more.
The Advance for Nurses 2007 Salary Survey found a significant increase in average annual salary for master's and MSN educated nurses over the baccalaureate educated nurse in Connecticut. MS educated nurse earned an average annual salary of $75,400 and MSN educated nurses earned an average annual salary of $76,250. Nurse practitioner salaries in CT were a bit higher. Learn about Nurse Practitioner Programs in CT.
MSN Programs in Connecticut
University of Phoenix
Campus: Connecticut
Program: Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration/Health Care Management (Online)
While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or
in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.
Schools Offering Online MSN Programs in Connecticut
Drexel University
Programs: MSN in Clinical Trials Research (Online), MSN in Innovation and Intra/Entrepreneurship in Advanced Nursing Practice (Online), MSN in Nursing Education and Faculty Role (Online), MSN in Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Management (Online)
Frontier Nursing University
Programs: ADN-MSN Bridge - Nurse-Midwifery (Online), MSN - Nurse-Midwifery (Online)
Georgetown University
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Gerontology ACNP/ CNS (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Midwifery/Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (Online)
Grand Canyon University
Program: MBA and MSN in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems (Bridge) (Online)
Kaplan University
Programs: MSN - Adult Gerontology Practitioner (Online), MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner (Online), MSN - Nurse Administrator (Online), MSN - Nurse Educator (Online), MSN - Nurse Informatics (Online)
Nebraska Methodist College
Programs: MSN Educator (Online), MSN Executive (Online), RN to MSN Educator (Online), RN to MSN Executive (Online)
Norwich University
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Educator (Online)
Stevens-Henager College
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing Administration (Online), Master of Science in Nursing Education (Online)
University of Cincinnati
Programs: MSN - Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Educator (Online), MSN - Nurse-Midwifery (Online), MSN - Nursing Administration (Online), MSN - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (Online)
University of Mary
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administrator (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Educator (Online), MSN - MBA Healthcare Administration - Dual Degree (Online), RN-MSN (Online)
University of Phoenix
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing (Online), Master of Science in Nursing/Informatics (Online), Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration/Health Care Management (Online), Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Health Administration (Online), Master of Science in Nursing/Nursing/Health Care Education (Online)
While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or
in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.
Walden University
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - BSN Track, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - RN Track
Western Governors University
Programs: MS in Nursing - Education (RN to MSN Option) (Online), MS in Nursing - Leadership & Management (RN to MSN Option) (Online)
American Sentinel University
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Case Management, Master of Science in Nursing - Infection Prevention and Control, Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education, Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Informatics, Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Management and Organizational Leadership, Registered Nurse (RN) to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Benedictine University
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Educator, Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Executive Leader
California University of Pennsylvania
Program: Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration and Leadership
Capella University
Programs: MSN - Diabetes Nursing, MSN - Nurse Educator, MSN - Nurse Educator Bridge, MSN - Nursing Leadership and Administration, MSN Gerontology Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing, RN to BSN to MSN Online Option
Drexel University Online
Programs: MSN in Clinical Trials Research, MSN in Innovation and Intra-Entrepreneurship in Advanced Nursing Practice, MSN in Nursing Education and Faculty Role, MSN in Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Management
Georgetown University
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education, Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Midwifery/ Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing with a Concentration in Nursing Education, Master of Science in Nursing with a Concentration in Nursing Management
Lewis University
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration, Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education
Loyola University New Orleans Online
Programs: BLEND Program (MSN Bridge), Master of Science in Nursing - Health Care Systems Management
Norwich University
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration, Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Educator
Ohio University
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner, Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Administrator, Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator
Our Lady of the Lake University
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Education, Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration
Sacred Heart University
Programs: RN-BSN-MSN Clinical Nurse Leader, RN-BSN-MSN Nurse Education, RN-BSN-MSN Patient Care Administration
Saint Xavier University
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Clinical Leadership, Master of Science in Nursing - Executive Leadership
South University
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing - Accelerated RN-MSN, Master of Science in Nursing - Accelerated RN-MSN - Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Master of Science in Nursing - Accelerated RN-MSN - Nurse Educator, Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Educator, Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Midwifery, Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration, Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric and Mental Health or Nurse Practitioner, Master of Science in Nursing - Womens Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Colorado Denver
Program: Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Health Care Systems
University of San Francisco
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Associate's Track, Master of Science in Nursing - Bachelor's Track
Walden University
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - Education, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - General, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - Informatics, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - Leadership and Management, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) RN Track - Informatics, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) RN Track - Education, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) RN Track - General, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) RN Track - Leadership and Management
Western Governors University
Programs: M.S. in Nursing - Education (RN to MSN Option), M.S. in Nursing - Leadership and Management (RN to MSN Option)
Schools in CT Offering Accredited MSN Programs
Fairfield University - School of Nursing
The MSN Programs are approved by the Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing.
Programs Offered: Clinical Nurse Leader Track, Nurse Anesthesia Track, Family Nurse Practitioner Track, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Track, Healthcare Management Track
- Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, Connecticut 06824, PH: 203-254-4000
Quinnipiac University - School of Nursing
The MSN programs are accredited and licensed by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and the Connecticut Department of Higher Education.
NP Programs Offered: MSN and Post-Graduate Certificate Adult Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner
- Quinnipiac University, 275 Mount Carmel Ave., Hamden, CT 06518-1908, PH: 203-582-8200
Sacred Heart University - School of Nursing
Programs Offered: Clinical Nurse Leader, Family Nurse Practitioner, Patient Care Services Administration, MSN/MBA Dual Degree, Post Master's Certificate in Nursing Education, Post Master's Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner, Graduate Certificate - Patient Care Services Administration, RN - MSN Nursing Completion Programs (Clinical Nurse Leader, Family Nurse Practitioner, Patient Care Services Administration Tracks)
- Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06825-1000, PH: 203-371-7999
Southern Connecticut State University - Dept. of Nursing
Programs Offered: MSN Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN Nursing Education
- Southern Connecticut State University - Nursing Department, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515, PH: 203-392-6475
University of Connecticut - School of Nursing
Programs Offered: MSN - Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Neonatal Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), RN to MS, Clinical Nurse Leader, Community Health - Clinical Nurse Specialist, Patient Care Services & Systems Administration
- University of Connecticut - School of Nursing, 231 Glenbrook Rd. U-2026, Storrs, CT 06269-2026, PH: 860-486-3716
Western Connecticut State University - Nursing
Programs Offered: MSN - Clinical Nurse Leader, MSN - Adult Nurse Practitioner (Both programs are CCNE accredited)
- Western Connecticut State University, 181 White Street, Danbury, Connecticut 06810, PH: 203-837-8556
Yale University - School of Nursing
Programs Offered: Master's in Science with specialty options in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Primary Care Nurse practitioner, Nurse-Midwifery, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Management, Policy and Leadership, DNP, Doctor of Philosophy Program
- Yale University - School of Nursing, P.O. Box 9740, New Haven, CT 06536-0740, PH: 203-785-2389
