Advance Your Nursing Career with a Master's Degree
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Expand Your Nursing Education—And Your Potential
If you're a nurse with a BSN degree, WGU has program options to help you take the next step in your nursing career. Prepare to boost your earning potential, be eligible for promotions, and expand your nursing skills with the help of a master’s degree from WGU. Our MSN programs are designed to be flexible and attainable for everyone, even if you’re working full-time.
- Accreditation you can count on. All of WGU’s nursing programs are CCNE accredited, so you can be confident your degree will be respected by employers.
- Progress as fast as you learn. Our MSN programs are competency based, so you can use what you already know to potentially graduate faster, saving both time and money.
- Low, flat-rate tuition. Tuition is charged at a flat rate and covers as many courses as you can complete in a term. And because you can finish courses as fast as you master the material, you really can earn your degree for less.
- Scholarships available. WGU awards millions in scholarships each year. See which scholarship opportunity might be right for you.
Accredited, Respected,
Recognized™
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 has been recognized.
Master's Degrees in Nursing and Healthcare
Nursing - Education (BSN to MSN) – M.S.
Nursing – Leadership and Management (BSN to MSN) – M.S.
Nursing – Nursing Informatics (BSN to MSN) – M.S.
Nursing – Education (RN to MSN Program) – M.S.
Nursing – Leadership and Management (RN to MSN Program) – M.S.
Nursing – Nursing Informatics (RN to MSN Program) – M.S.
Master of Healthcare Administration
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
Learn More about A Career in Nursing
ADN to BSN vs. RN to BSN
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How to Pay for Nursing School
Read on to learn about how you can pay for nursing school, including grants, loans, scholarships, and more.
8 Nursing School Tips for Success
Discover how you can survive, thrive, and succeed in your online nursing school program.
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Online and Affordable
By charging per six-month term rather than per credit—and empowering students to accelerate through material they know well or learn quickly—WGU helps students control the ultimate cost of their degrees. The faster you complete your program, the less you pay for your degree.
Prepared for Success on the Job
*From a 2023 Harris Poll of 300 employers of WGU graduates.
100% of employers said that WGU graduates were prepared for their jobs.*
97% of employers said that they would hire another WGU grad.*
98% of employers said WGU graduates met or exceeded expectations.*
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