Most Affordable Online RN to MSN Programs

We’ve used an estimate of 2 years for our price quote. Bear in mind that a) tuition for the undergraduate portion is more affordable than tuition for the graduate portion; and b) you’ll also have to budget for a small Health Professions Fee. Check out the Scholarships section if you need additional funding.

Location: Utah | Type: Private Non-Profit Online University | Accreditation: CCNE

We’ve given you the baseline tuition for MSN tracks in Nurse Educator and Administration. A BSN will be awarded when undergraduate requirements are met. If you’re interested in the Online RN to MSN – FNP, you’ll have to double the cost. You’ll also need to budget for additional fees and costs for any prerequisites.

Location: Texas | Type: Public Research University | Accreditation: CCNE

ACE is a for-profit option, so check out independent reviews & talk to your workplace mentors before signing up. You may also wish to ask your employer about ACE Partnerships to learn if you qualify for additional discounts.

Location: Indiana | Type: Private For-Profit Online College | Accreditation: CCNE

Military members may want to take a look at APUS—the university offers substantial military benefits. But be aware that it is a for-profit option without a lot of national name recognition. This RN to MSN program is also not open for admission to New York, Washington, DC, or Washington State residents.

Location: West Virginia | Type: Private For-Profit Online University | Accreditation: CCNE

Liberty has a straightforward pricing structure. The tuition rate is the same for BSN-level and MSN-level courses. This rate applies to full-time and part-time students. Liberty also offers a substantial military discount, as well as extra savings to veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as First Responders. Just check the state licensure page before you apply—the program is limited in certain states.

Location: Virginia | Type: Private Evangelical Christian University | Accreditation: CCNE

Tuition is laid out on the program page. You’ll pay a reduced rate for the prerequisite course and one of two graduate rates for MSN-level credits—we’ve quoted the price for non-NP tracks. Current service members are eligible for a hefty discount! Franklin also offers a tuition guarantee that “locks in” rates from the first term through to graduation.

Location: Ohio | Type: Private University | Accreditation: CCNE

ASU charges the same rates for in-state and out-of-state students for this program. To come up with our quote, we calculated that you might complete 6 credits per semester for 6 semesters. Additional one-off fees (e.g. technology fee) may apply.

Location: Arizona | Type: Public Research University | Accreditation: CCNE

We’ve given you the price for 2 semesters of undergraduate work and 5 semesters gf graduate study. If you can cram a lot of coursework into SIMPath® semesters, the total cost will be even cheaper. Check the Scholarships section for details on tuition breaks. New students who have been RNs for 10 years or more are eligible to receive a discounted rate.

Location: Connecticut | Type: For-Profit Online University | Accreditation: CCNE

We used the Online & Off-Campus Tuition rates for our price calculation. For example, for the Nurse Educator track, you might end up taking 18 undergraduate credits and 35 graduate credits. If you opt to write a thesis or research paper, your cost would go up. In-state and out-of-state students pay the same price and tuition discounts are available (e.g. military). Ask about other costs.

Location: South Dakota | Type: Public University | Accreditation: CCNE

When you’re looking at the price section, be aware that there’s a mandatory, per credit technology fee and a per credit MSN program fee—we’ve included both in our tuition calculation.

Location: North Dakota | Type: Private Catholic University | Accreditation: CCNE

Even though UNA is a public university, online rates are the same for in-state and out-of-state students. However, it’s important to note that the undergraduate rate is cheaper than the MSN rate. To come up with our estimate, we used UNA’s handy tuition calculator, which also includes fees. Bear in mind that NP tracks will be more expensive.

Location: Alabama | Type: Public University | Accreditation: CCNE

With FlexPath, you can go as fast as you’re able. Capella has 12-week/3 month billing sessions. For our estimate, we’ve used the typical pace for students—36 months/3 years. But you can reduce the cost by cramming more courses into your sessions! Capella is a for-profit school, so talk to your mentors and recent alumni before making a decision.

Location: Minnesota | Type: Private For-Profit Online University | Accreditation: CCNE

We’ve quoted you the price for the most inexpensive program—the 53-credit Online RN to MSN in Nursing Education. The other tracks are longer and will cost more. WP allows you to pay for course one at a time and it charges the same tuition rate for in-state and out-of-state students.

Location: New Jersey | Type: Public University | Accreditation: CCNE

We’ve given you a price quote that includes the graduate rate for MSN-level courses and the lower tuition rate for bridge credits. But you’ll also need to budget for an additional, per semester technology fee and some one-off fees (e.g. background check). Visit the NMC Scholarships section to learn if you’re eligible for any extra funding.

Location: Nebraska | Type: Private Methodist College | Accreditation: CCNE

Even though TESU is a public university, it offers the RN to BSN portion of the program at a special reduced tuition rate for all nurses, regardless of their state of residence. Payment plans are also available.

Location: New Jersey | Type: Public University | Accreditation: CCNE

Lamar includes the mandatory distance learning fee in its price quote (tuition is the same for in-state & out-of-state students). However, since it’s a public university, tuition will often rise a little every year. Ask the Enrollment Services representative about typical budgets.

Location: Texas | Type: Public University | Accreditation: ACEN

For the tuition estimate, we’ve given you a ballpark figure that’s based on the shortest specialties (e.g. Leadership). NP tracks will be more expensive and may involve higher priced clinical courses. There will also be course fees (e.g. technology fee) and one-off expenses (e.g. graduation fee).

Location: New Hampshire | Type: Private Catholic University | Accreditation: ACEN

SHU does a good job of breaking down costs in its tuition section—the price we’ve quoted is based on maximum credit transfers. BSN-level courses are significantly cheaper than MSN-level courses. You’ll also have to budget for a small number of additional fees.

Location: Connecticut | Type: Private Catholic University | Accreditation: CCNE

JU has different tuition rates for undergraduate & graduate coursework. We’ve given you the cost for a 23-credit RN to BSN and a 30-credit MSN. Monthly payment plans are also available.

Location: Florida | Type: Private University | Accreditation: CCNE

Wheeling is a private university, so all students pay the same price. The undergraduate rate for online students is significantly cheaper than the graduate rate. We haven’t included the one-off and per semester fees in our calculation, so take a look at the tuition & fees chart to get a sense of additional costs.

Location: West Virginia | Type: Private Roman Catholic University | Accreditation: CCNE

The reason TU’s program is so cheap is because there’s a special deal in play for RN to MSN students. Once you’ve completed your BSN, you’ll be granted priority admission to the Online MSN and charged for your MSN credits at the undergraduate rate. That’s a big discount compared to the normal graduate rate.

Location: Oklahoma | Type: Private Research University | Accreditation: ACEN

UA provides a sample budget in Costs & Financial Aid, but we recommend you use the Tuition Calculator to view the most up-to-date numbers. Our estimate includes tuition & fees for the latest year.

Location: Arizona | Type: Public Research University | Accreditation: CCNE

We used the 54-credit Health Systems Leadership track for our tuition calculations. This program includes 20 courses and takes ~36 months/3 years to complete. ASN to MSN programs like the FNP will involve on-site workshops and site-specific clinical experiences. NP tracks will also take longer and cost more.

Location: Indiana | Type: Private University | Accreditation: CCNE

USA is a public university, but web rates for undergraduate and graduate courses in the College of Nursing are the same for all students. Check the Fee Schedule to learn about additional costs.

Location: Alabama | Type: Public Research University | Accreditation: CCNE

Our tuition quote gives you an estimate for how much an RN to BSN to MSN in Nursing Education might cost. If you choose the other MSN tracks, your price will go up slightly. Active duty military are eligible for sizable tuition discounts at SNHU!

Location: New Hampshire | Type: Private University | Accreditation: CCNE

The cost of this RN to MSN is going to depend on your pace and your choice of MSN specialty. For our tuition calculations, we used the 135-credit MSN in Nurse Educator and WCU’s Accelerated timeline—this usually involves taking 2 courses per semester. Accelerated Plus is a cheaper, but it will involve more work. In contrast, the more expensive Working Professionals timeline involves ~1 course per semester.

Location: California | Type: Private For-Profit University | Accreditation: CCNE

RN-MSN tuition prices are very reasonable for a private university and per semester fees are minimal. TU also actively supports military & dependents.

Location: Georgia | Type: Private University | Accreditation: ACEN

For our tuition calculations, we factored in 21 credits at the RN to BSN tuition rate and 39 credits at the MSN rate. We also include the mandatory, per credit resource fee. There will be additional costs & course fees.

Location: Colorado | Type: Private Christian University | Accreditation: CCNE

For our tuition estimate, we used the shortest ADN to MSN pathway (20 months). This would involve completing 52 credits—16 undergraduate bridge credits, 18 credits of core MSN courses, and 18 credits of specialty courses. APRN tracks and RN to BSN to MSN programs will be longer and cost more. Check out the Nurses Circle of Achievement Scholarship and military discounts.

Location: Wisconsin | Type: Private University (Formerly For-Profit) | Accreditation: CCNE

To come with our price quote, we figured you might take 18 BSN credits at the out-of-state online undergraduate rate and 37 graduate credits at the out-of-state graduate rate. Millersville offers a pay-by-the-course tuition plan.

Location: Pennsylvania | Type: Public University | Accreditation: CCNE

We calculated that you’d have to pay for 24 credits at the online undergraduate rate and 36 credits at the online graduate rate. Online undergraduates will also have to budget for a small, per semester digital learning fee. Monthly payment plans are available.

Location: North Carolina | Type: Private Christian University | Accreditation: ACEN

For our price quote, we chose the shortest option—the Accelerated RN to MSN in Leadership. If you can manage 3 courses per half semester, this 45-credit might only take 3 semesters to complete. Courses are 500- or 600-level, so we used the graduate tuition rate. We also included the mandatory fees. The CNL option and the RN to BSN to MSN programs are longer and will cost more.

Location: Illinois | Type: Private For-Profit University | Accreditation: CCNE

Since Spalding is a private university, online tuition rates are the same for all students, regardless of their state of residence. You may also be responsible for one-off fees.

Location: Kentucky | Type: Private Catholic University | Accreditation: CCNE

Although the website says the program is 44 credits, the curriculum page states that it’s 47 credits. So we based our tuition calculations on 14 credits at the undergraduate rate and 33 credits at the graduate rate.

Location: Pennsylvania | Type: Private University | Accreditation: CCNE