MSN Degree Programs in Minnesota
MSN programs are designed to build on the work experience and prior education registered nurse have gained in the field. Most RNs have worked in the nursing field for long enough to determine what specialization they are interested in and will pursue their master's in that particular area. This is a huge step in any nurse's career and careful thought should be put into where the focus of study should be.
Nurse practitioner students will have a variety of specializations to choose from, but will also take master's level core curriculum. Clinical nurse specialist programs and specializations are also becoming more prevalent in Minnesota and administration and leadership MSN programs are offered at many of the top universities and colleges.
Nurses with a master's level education earn significantly more in Minnesota than do those with a baccalaureate education. Depending on specialization, location and other factors master's educated nurses in Minnesota can earn anywhere from $50,000 to well over $100,000 annually.
CCNE and NLNAC Accredited Online Master's in Nursing Programs Offered in Minnesota
The Minnesota Board of Nursing does not list any approved MSN programs, so we have listed just CCNE and NLNAC accredited programs offered at campuses in Minnesota as well as the increasingly popular CCNE and NLNAC Online MSN programs. Research this programs thoroughly before applying and find the program that will fit your strengths and goals.
Schools Offering Online MSN Programs in Minnesota
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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 - Womens 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
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)
Campus Based Nursing Master's Programs in Minnesota
Augsburg College Nursing
The MSN Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
2211 Riverside Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454 | Phone: 612-330-1000
The College of St. Scholastica
Programs Offered: MSN clinical nurse specialists, MSN nurse managers, MSN adult nurse practitioners, MSN family nurse practitioners, and MSN psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners.
1200 Kenwood Ave Duluth, MN 55811 | Phone: 218-723-6783
Metropolitan State University - College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Programs Offered: RN to MSN, Entry Level MSN ( For those with a bachelor's degree in another field), MSN Leadership and Management (LMN) track, MSN Public Health Nursing Leadership (PHNL) track, MSN Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (ANP/GNP) track, and MSN Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track. A Doctor of Nursing Practice is also offered. As of the January 2009 application deadline there will no longer be a GRE test requirement.
Phone: 651-793-1375
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Programs Offered: MSN - Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), and MS - Nurse Educator (NE). The MSN programs are accredited by the NLNAC.
360 Wissink Hall, Mankato, MN 56001 | Phone: 507-389-6022
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Programs Offered: MSN - Nurse Educator and MSN - Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist.
1104 7th Ave South, Moorhead, MN 56563| Phone: 800-593-7246
University of Minnesota - School of Nursing
As with many nursing schools, the University of Minnesota is phasing out their master's programs and replacing them with Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Areas of Specialization include Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Children with Special Health Care Needs, Family Nurse Practitioner, Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthesia, Nurse-Midwifery, Nursing and Healthcare Systems Administration, Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Children with Special Health Care Needs, Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Public Health Nursing, Public Health Nursing - Adolescent Nursing, Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner
5-140 Weaver-Densford Hall, 308 Harvard Street, Minneapolis, MN 55455 | Phone: 800-598-8636
Winona State University - College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Programs Offered: MSN - Adult Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Clinical Nurse Specialist, MSN - Nursing Administrator, and MSN - Nurse Educator.
P.O. Box 5838, Winona, MN 55987 | Phone: 800-342-5978
