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Why Is WGU One of the Best Values in Nursing Education?

Low, flat-rate tuition. Our Master of Science, Nursing program tuition starts at just $5,325 per six-month term.
Scholarship opportunities. MSN students at WGU can apply for a variety of scholarships and aid.
Competency-based programs. Accelerate your path to graduation by showcasing the skills and information you already know.
CCNE accredited. Our programs and degrees are trusted by employers and institutions alike.
Built for working nurses. Keep earning while you learn with courses and evaluations that fit around your day job.
5 areas to choose from. Earn an MSN in leadership and management, informatics, education, family nurse practitioner, or psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

Online MSN Degrees

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Family Nurse Practitioner (BSN-to-MSN) – M.S. Nursing

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This program for BSNs who have an active, unencumbered RN license prepares...

This program for BSNs who have an active, unencumbered RN license prepares you to become a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner.

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Locations: Due to the clinical requirements of this degree program, the FNP is currently NOT available to students who have a permanent residence in the following states: California, District of Columbia, Louisiana, New York, North Dakota, Washington.
Time: It takes 2.5 years to complete the coursework and clinical components of this degree program.
Tuition: $6,955 per six-month term.
Courses: 16 total courses in this program.

Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program:

Leadership and Management
Adult Primary Care
Pediatric Primary Care
Special Populations Primary Care
Advanced Health Assessment

Students must have a permanent and active license from a state that is not listed above, must complete the internships in that state, and intend to obtain initial APRN licensure in that state. See more state-specific information related to nursing licensure. Compact licenses must be endorsed by your state of residence. More about compact licenses.

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Nursing – Education (RN-to-MSN) – M.S.

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This MSN – Education online nursing program for RNs includes a BSN program...

This MSN – Education online nursing program for RNs includes a BSN program component and is a substantial leap forward for an aspiring nurse educator.

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Time: 60% of RN-to-MSN grads finish within 38 months.
Tuition and fees: $5,325 per 6-month term during undergraduate portion, and $5,035 per 6-month term during graduate portion.
Courses: 32 total courses in this program.

This program is ideal for current RNs who are looking to earn both their BSN and MSN in a single, accelerated program.

Skills for your résumé you will learn in this program:

Contemporary Curriculum Design and Development in Nursing Education
Value-Based Nursing Care Outcomes
Advanced Pathopharmacological Foundations
Informatics for Transforming Nursing Care
Leadership and Management

Given the growing nurse educator shortage, earning your MSN with a focus in education is both a rewarding decision and a solid career move.

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Nursing – Leadership & Management (RN-to-MSN) – M.S.

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This program for RNs includes a BSN component and is a substantial leap...

This program for RNs includes a BSN component and is a substantial leap toward becoming a nurse leader.

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Time: 62% of RN-to-MSN grads finish within 37 months.
Tuition: $5,325 per 6-month term during undergraduate portion and $5,035 per 6-month term during graduate portion.
Courses: 32 total courses in this program.

Skills for your résumé you will learn in this program:

Quality Outcomes in a Culture of Value-Based Nursing Care
Nursing Leadership and Management
Advanced Pathopharmacological Foundations
Informatics for Transforming Nursing Care

If you're driven to lead, this online nursing degree will provide you everything needed to make that career a reality. This program is ideal for current RNs who are interested in earning both their BSN and MSN in an accelerated program.

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This program is not the only degree WGU offers designed to create leaders in the field of healthcare. Compare our health leadership degrees.

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Nursing – Education (BSN-to-MSN) – M.S.

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A master's in nursing education program for nurses with BSNs....

A master's in nursing education program for nurses with BSNs.

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Time: 62% of grads finish within 24 months.
Tuition: $5,035 per 6-month term.
Courses: 15 total courses in this program.

This program is ideal for RNs who already have their BSN and are ready to progress in their career.

Skills for your résumé you will learn in this program:

Contemporary Curriculum Design and Development in Nursing Education
Quality Outcomes in a Culture of Value-Based Nursing Care
Advanced Pathopharmacological Foundations
Informatics for Transforming Nursing Care
Leadership and Management

Hospitals and other facilities need nurse educators. Earn your MSN – Education and step into a role inspiring and empowering caregivers.

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Nursing – Nursing Informatics (RN-to-MSN) – M.S.

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A nursing program that empowers data-driven nurses with a BSN and MSN...

A nursing program that empowers data-driven nurses with a BSN and MSN component, allowing them to go from RN to MSN.

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Time: 63% of RN-to-MSN grads finish within 36 months.
Tuition: $5,325 per 6-month term during undergraduate portion and $5,035 per 6-month term during graduate portion.
Courses: 31 total courses in this program.

This program is ideal for currently licensed RNs who are looking to earn a bachelor's degree and a master's degree at an accelerated pace.

Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program:

Informatics System Analysis and Design
Data Science and Analytics
Advanced Pathopharmacological Foundations
Leadership and Management

The trajectory of data and informatics in healthcare will continually open opportunities for registered nurses who take this path.

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Nursing – Leadership & Management (BSN-to-MSN) – M.S.

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For registered nurses with a bachelor's degree who are ready for...

For registered nurses with a bachelor's degree who are ready for additional career opportunities.

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Time: 61% of grads finish within 23 months
Tuition: $5,035 per 6-month term
Courses: 15 total courses in this program

This program is ideal for current RNs who have a BSN and are ready for the next step in their education.

Skills for your résumé you will learn in this program:

Quality Outcomes in a Culture of Value-Based Nursing Care
Nursing Leadership and Management
Advanced Pathopharmacological Foundations
Informatics for Transforming Nursing Care

Compare degrees

This program is not the only degree WGU offers designed to create leaders in the field of healthcare. Compare our health leadership degrees.

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (BSN-to-MSN) – M.S. Nursing

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This program for BSNs who have an active, unencumbered RN license prepares...

This program for BSNs who have an active, unencumbered RN license prepares you to become a board-certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

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Locations: Due to the clinical requirements of this degree program, the PMHNP program at WGU is currently NOT open to students who have a permanent residence in the following states: California, District of Columbia, Louisiana, New York, North Dakota, and Washington.
Time: It takes 2.5 years to complete the coursework and clinical components of this degree program.
Tuition and fees: $6,955 per six-month term.
Courses: 17 total courses in this program.

This program is for current RNs who have earned their BSN and are ready to move forward in their career. This MSN program prepares students to become licensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in select states.

Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program:

Advanced Pathophysiology
Assessment and Diagnostics
Behavioral health
Advanced Pharmacology

Students must have a permanent and active license from a state that is not listed above, must complete the internships in that state, and intend to obtain initial APRN licensure in that state. See more state-specific information related to nursing licensure. Compact licenses must be endorsed by your state of residence. More about compact licenses.

Health & Nursing

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Nursing – Nursing Informatics (BSN-to-MSN) – M.S.

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A nursing degree program that empowers data-driven nurses who already have...

A nursing degree program that empowers data-driven nurses who already have a BSN but seek the success a master's can bring:

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Time: 64% of grads finish within 24 months.
Tuition: $5,035 per 6-month term.
Courses: 14 total courses in this program.

Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program:

Informatics System Analysis and Design
Data Science and Analytics
Advanced Pathopharmacological Foundations
Leadership and Management

The trajectory of data and informatics in healthcare will continually open opportunities for nurses who take this path.

Accredited, Respected,
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One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality is institutionally recognized.

Bachelor's Degrees in Nursing and Healthcare

Nursing – B.S. (RN to BSN online)

MBA Healthcare Administration (from the School of Business)

Post-Master's Certificates

Nursing Education—Post-Master's Certificate

Nursing Leadership and Management—Post-Master's Certificate

Family Nurse Practitioner—Post-Master's Certificate

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner—Post-Master's Certificate

Undergraduate degrees at about half the cost*

You pay tuition per six-month term, not per course or credit. So when you move faster through your courses, you also lower your total bill!

WGU students pay about half the tuition* and end up with about half the debt of the national average.**

Low, flat-rate tuition.
Graduate faster and with less debt.
Financial aid and scholarships available.
Online education with supportive faculty.
VA and military benefits accepted.
Great return on investment.
All course materials for a low, flat fee.

*WGU average annual bachelor’s tuition rates are 53% lower than the national average, compared to national rates reported by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System in 2023.
**WGU undergraduate students have approximately half the debt at graduation compared to the national average, according to the Institute for College Access and Success (2022).

Spend Less with Flat-Rate Tuition

Undergraduate
School of Health undergraduate program tuition (excluding Prelicensure)

$4,210 — $5,325

Graduate
School of Health graduate program tuition
Post-master's certificates

$4,995 — $6,955
$5,035 — $6,955

Tuition rates effective January 1, 2026. Costs are per six-month term. Tuition covers unlimited courses per term.
All programs: $200 per-term Resource Fee covers e-textbooks and learning resources.

Undergraduate
School of Health undergraduate program tuition (excluding Prelicensure)

$4,210 — $5,325

Graduate
School of Health graduate program tuition
Post-master's certificates

$4,995 — $6,955
$5,035 — $6,955

Your Degree Is Closer Than You Think

New students can begin their first term at the beginning of any month. So you can start when you’re ready, rather than rushing (or waiting) for fall or spring enrollment.