MSN Degree Programs in Michigan
Master's Degrees in Nursing offer an opportunity for nurses to advance their professional career in an area of nursing they are most interested in. The master's degree will enhance knowledge in a particular specialty such as nurse anesthesia, administration, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist and many other areas. In Michigan's complex health care environment, master's educated nurses are in high demand and get paid well for their education, experience and training.
There are a number of Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) master's degree programs offered online as well as on-campus throughout the state of Michigan. These schools have worked with graduates as well as students to develop programs that fit working nurses' schedules, so as to maintain work life balance and completion of the program in a reasonable amount of time. Research the MSN and RN to MSN programs offered at these schools and contact them for information about their specializations.
According to indeed.com, who report current salaries based on job postings in Michigan, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, nursing administrators, nurse educators, and clinical nurse specialists in Michigan earn a higher average salary than nurses with the same job and education in other states. Nurse anesthetists are paid very high salaries and the University of Michigan - Flint offers a master's of science nurse anesthesia program that can help prepare baccalaureate prepared nurses for this lucrative and exciting career. UM-Flint contact information can be found below.
Featured Online Master's Degrees in Nursing

University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services
The University of Phoenix Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). They are designed for those nurses who want to take their careers to the next level and pursue more advanced positions in today's challenging health care environment. Request free information from University of Phoenix today.
Programs Offered: MSN - (Concentrations: Health Care Education (MSN/ED), Informatics, MSN/Health Care Administration, MSN/MBA/Health Care Management), Nursing Health Care Education Certificate, RN to BSN
Walden University School of Nursing
The Master of Science degree in Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Request information today.
Programs Offered: B.S.N - M.S. degree program in Nursing, RN - M.S. degree program in Nursing (Specializations: Education, Informatics, Leadership & Management)
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University of Michigan Flint - Department of Health Sciences and Administration
The University of Michigan - Flint offers an MS - Anesthesia Program for nurses with a BSN and a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
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Capella University
Capella University offers a Master's in Nursing (MSN) degree program for registered nurses that are interested in pursuing careers as nurse educators or clinical nurse leaders.
Programs Offered: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nurse Educator
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American Sentinel University - School of Nursing
MSN courses and enrollment start every two weeks. American Sentinel University is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council, which is Nationally recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Programs Offered: Online MSN - (Tracks: Informatics, Case Management, Management and Organizational Leadership), RN to MSN - (Tracks: Informatics, Case Management, Management and Organizational Leadership)
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Benedictine University
This online Masters in Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. It is offered six times a year by the University.
Programs Offered: Master of Science in Nursing - Online.
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Kaplan University School of Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing is designed to prepare students for leadership positions and specialist roles in health care institutions, and to qualify for nursing school instructor positions.
Programs Offered: RN to BSN, MS in Nursing - (Tracks: Nurse Administrator, Nurse Educator)
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Gonzaga University
Gonzaga University offers a Master's of Science in Nursing program online with two different concentrations: Nurse Educator or Health Systems Leadership. Gonzaga University has received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for their online MSN nursing programs. Request information below to learn more.
Programs Offered Online: MSN - Nurse Educator, MSN- Health Systems Leadership
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Liberty University - Department of Nursing
Liberty University's Online MSN - Clinical Nurse Specialist Acute Care Track is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. Graduates are prepared for national certification as a CNS and work as practitioners and/or educators. This program is enrolling now. Request information today!
Program Offered: MSN - Acute Care Track Online
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Norwich University - Nursing Programs
The e-learning MSN program can be completed in 18 - 24 months. This program is approved by the Vermont State Nursing Board and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Programs Offered: Online MSN
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South University - School of Health Professions
South University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The South University MSN program is CCNE accredited and graduates are prepared for careers in nursing education.
Programs Offered: Online MSN - (Tracks: Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator), RN to MSN (Tracks: Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator), RN to BSN
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University of Cincinnati - College of Nursing
The University of Cincinnati - College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The MSN - Nurse Midwifery online program is accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM).
Programs Offered Online: MSN - Clinical Nurse Specialist (Nurse Educator), MSN - Nursing Administration, MSN - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Adult Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist, MSN - Nurse Midwifery
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Vanderbilt University - School of Nursing
Vanderbilt University is accredited by the Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
Programs Offered: Health Systems Management - MSN Online
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Western Governors University - Nursing
WGU is Regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as well as Nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council.
Programs Offered: Online MSN - Education, Online MSN - Leadership & Management
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Michigan Campus Based Master's Degree in Nursing Programs

University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services
The MSN nursing degree programs offered in Detroit and West Michigan Campus locations are CCNE accredited.
University of Michigan Flint - Department of Health Sciences and Administration
The University of Michigan - Flint offers an MS - Anesthesia Program for nurses with a BSN and a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
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Eastern Michigan University - MSN Programs
An MSN - Adult Health Nursing is offered at EMU. Two post-baccalaureate certificates are offered in teaching in health care systems and quality improvement in health care and a clinical nurse specialization is also offered.
- 311 Everett L. Marshall Building, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 / Phone: 734-487-2310
Grand Valley State University - MSN Programs
The Kirkhof College of Nursing offers an RN to MSN for non-nursing degree students, an MSN, Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) - Adult/Elderly, Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) - Child, Family, Women's Health, or Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) - Mental Health, and an MSN/MBA program.
- 301 Michigan Street NE, Cook DeVos Center for Health Sciences, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 / Phone: 616-331-3558
Madonna University College of Nursing and Health
CCNE accredited
Programs Offered: MSN- Nursing Administration, MSN - Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Acute and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (Dual Track), Adult Primary and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (Dual Track), Adult/Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Accelerated 2nd Master's Degree, Dual Degree: Nursing Administration and Business Administration, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). The Master's Degree programs are approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- 36600 Schoolcraft Road - Livonia, Michigan 48150 / Phone: 800-852-4951
Michigan State University - College of Nursing
The MSN program at MSU - College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- A117 Life Sciences Building, East Lansing, MI 48824-1317 / Phone: 800-605-6424
Northern Michigan University - School of Nursing
NMU offers an MSN- FNP track.
- 2301 New Science Facility Marquette, MI 49855 / Phone: 906-227-2834
Oakland University - School of Nursing
Programs Offered include: MSN - Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Nurse Anesthesia, and MSN - Nursing Education. The programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the Nurse Anesthesia program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
- 428 O'Dowd Hall, Rochester, MI 48309-4401 / Phone: 248-370-4253
Saginaw Valley State University School of Nursing
CCNE accredited
Programs Offered include: MSN - Health Systems Nurse Specialist and MSN - Advanced Clinical Practice (Family Nurse Practitioner). These programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- 7400 Bay Road, University Center, MI 48710-0001 / Phone: 989-964-4000
University of Detroit Mercy McAuley School of Nursing
Programs Offered include: MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Health Systems Management, MSN - Nursing Education with a Clinical Nurse Specialty Option, and MSN - Clinical Nurse Leader
- 4001 W. McNichols Road, Detroit, MI 48221-3038 / Phone: 313-993-1208
University of Michigan - School of Nursing
CCNE accredited
Programs Offered: MSN Specializations include: Community Care/Public Health/Home Health Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist, Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist, Occupational Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner (primary care), Adult Nurse Practitioner (Occupational Health Concentration), Family Nurse Practitioner, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Infant, Child, Adolescent Health/Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse-Midwife Program, Advanced Nursing Management, Nursing Informatics, Nursing Entrepreneurship, Nursing & Health Policy, Quality/Patient Safety, and Strategies for Teaching.
- 400 North Ingalls Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-5482 / Phone: 800-458-8689
Wayne State University College of Nursing
Programs Offered include: Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (MSN), Adult Acute & Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (MSN), Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (MSN), Community Health Nursing (MSN), Psychiatric Mental Health - CNS and NP (MSN), Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (MSN), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care (MSN), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (MSN), Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP), Nurse-Midwife (CNM). The BSN and MSN programs at Wayne State University are all accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- 5557 Cass Ave, Detroit, Michigan, 48202 / Phone: 313-577-4070

