Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) Programs in Indiana

MSN programs build on the baccalaureate nursing education, broadening the students' professional and personal perspectives by challenging them with innovative curriculum that can be applied to providing solutions in the multi-faceted health care system and its challenges. Students attending full time can complete an MSN program in 18 to 24 months and in some cases, as little as 16 month depending on the concentration selected.

MSN Programs Offered Online in Indiana - No Residency Restrictions

Students will find a variety of specialization or concentrations to choose from while researching the online and campus based programs below. The MSN is the essential degree for any nurse desiring a career in advanced practice, education, leadership and related areas. According to the Indiana Nursing Workforce Coalition, fewer than 8% of working nurses in Indiana hold an MSN or MS degree, which has added to the nursing faculty shortage plaguing Indiana. Nurse educators are one of the most sought after MSN educated nurses in Indiana.

According to the Indiana Nursing Workforce Coalition, advanced practice nurses in Indiana earn an average salary of $75,000 a year while nursing faculty earn an average salary of $55,000. This salary disparity is a leading cause of the nurse faculty shortage in Indiana, though $55,000 a year is a nice income in Indiana. It's especially nice when one considers that, according to the Kaiser Family Health Foundation, the median annual household income in Indiana was $46,407 between 2005 t0 2007. The Advance for Nurses 2007 Salary Survey found that the average annual salary for an MSN educated nurse was $59,455. These salaries will vary significantly by geographic location, experience, facility and other factors. Learn about the Nurse Practitioner programs offered in Indiana.

Schools Offering Online MSN Programs in Indiana

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing (Online), RN to BSN to MSN Online Bridge Option

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)

George Washington University

Programs: MSN - Adult Nurse Practitioner (Online), MSN - Clinical Research Administration (Online), MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner (Online), MSN - Healthcare Quality (Online), MSN - Nursing Leadership and Management (Online)

Georgetown University

Program: Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education (Online)

Graceland University

Programs: Online MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner, Online MSN - Nurse Educator, Online RN-to-BSN/MSN

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)

Keiser University

Program: Master of Science in Nursing (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)

Ohio University

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Administrator (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator (Online)

South University

Programs: Accelerated RN-to-MSN (Online), Accelerated RN-to-MSN - Nurse Educator (Online), Master of Science in Nursing (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse 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 San Francisco

Program: Master of Science in Nursing (Online)

Vanderbilt University

Program: Health Systems Management - MSN (Online)

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

Program: Master of Science in Nursing

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 Bridge Option

Drexel University Online

Programs: MSN in Clinical Trials Research, MSN in Contemporary Nursing Faculty, MSN in Innovation and Intra/Entrepreneurship in Advanced Nursing Practice, MSN in Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Management

Georgetown University

Programs: 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

Gonzaga University

Programs: RN to MSN - Health Systems Leadership, RN to MSN - Nurse Educator

Graceland University

Program: Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator

Grantham University

Program: RN to MSN Option

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

Keiser University

Program: Master of Science in Nursing

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

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

Robert Morris University

Program: Registered Nurse (RN) to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

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

Spring Arbor University

Program: Master of Science in Nursing

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 - Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner

University of Colorado Denver

Program: Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Health Care Systems

University of Phoenix

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing / Health Administration, Master of Science in Nursing / Health Care Education, Master of Science in Nursing / Informatics, Master of Science in Nursing / Master of Business Administration - Health Care Management

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.

University of San Francisco

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Associate's Track, Master of Science in Nursing - Bachelor's Track

Vanderbilt University

Program: Master of Science in Nursing - Health Systems Management

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 Based in Indiana Offering MSN Programs

Ball State University - School of Nursing

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, BSN, LPN to BSN, Second Baccalaureate Track, Online MSN (leadership (Educator or Administrator tracks), advanced practice nurse practitioner track (adult or family), and clinical nurse specialist - adult health), RN to MSN, Post-Graduate Certificate (Nurse Educator or Nurse Practitioner)

  • Ball State University, 2000 W. University Ave., Muncie, IN 47306, PH: 800-382-8540

Bethel College - School of Nursing

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, ADN, BSN, LPN-ADN, MSN (Nurse Educator and Nursing Administration tracks)

  • Bethel College, 1001 Bethel Circle, Mishawaka, IN 46545, PH: 574-807-7000

Goshen College - Nursing Department

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, BSN, MSN (Family Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Leader tracks)

  • Goshen College 1700 South Main Street, Goshen, Indiana 46526, PH: 574-535-7373

Indiana State University - College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, LPN to BSN, BSN, MSN (family nurse practitioner, nurse administrator, and nurse educator tracks), post master's - family nurse practitioner, post-master's/prior NP - FNP

  • College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services - Indiana State University, Nursing Building Room 328, 200 North Seventh Street, Terre Haute, Indiana, 47809-9989, PH: 812-237-2316

Indiana University Purdue University Indiana - School of Nursing

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, BSN, Second Degree BSN, RN to MSN, BSN to PhD, PhD, MSN (Majors: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner), graduate certificates in teaching in nursing and nursing informatics

  • Indiana University School of Nursing, Center for Academic Affairs, 1111 Middle Drive, NU 122, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5107, PH: 317-274-2806

Purdue University - School of Nursing

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, BSN, second degree BSN, MS in (Adult Nurse Practitioner, pediatric NP, Oncology sub-specialty), DNP

  • School of Nursing, 502 N. University Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2069, PH: 765-494-4004

Purdue University Calumet - School of Nursing

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, BSN, second degree BSN, Accelerated MSN

  • School of Nursing, 2200 169th Street , Hammond, IN 46323, PH: 219-989-2818

University of Indianapolis - School of Nursing

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, ASN, BSN, MSN (Tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Nurse-Midwife, Nurse Educator, Nursing and Health Systems Administration and Nursing/Masters of Business Administration - MSN/MBA)

  • 1400 East Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227, PH: 317-788-3206

University of Southern Indiana - School of Nursing

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, BSN, RN to MSN, MSN (Specialty Tracks: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Education, Nursing Management and Leadership), Graduate certificates, DNP

  • 8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN 47712, PH: 812-465-1152

Valparaiso University - College of Nursing

Programs Offered: RN to BSN, RN to MSN, BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN (Specialty Tracks: Nursing Education, MSN/MBA), DNP

  • 836 LaPorte Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383, PH: 219-464-5289

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