Graduate and Adult Learning

Master of Science in Nursing

Start your MSN this fall!
Master of Science in Nursing

Step Into Leadership. Teach the Next Generation. Expand Your Impact in Nursing.

You’ve built your career at the bedside. Now you’re ready for more. Muskingum’s 100% online MSN prepares you for leadership and education roles—without stepping away from your job.

Ready to Do More Than the Bedside Allows?

You’ve gained experience. You’ve taken on more responsibility. You may already be mentoring others or stepping into informal leadership roles.

But without the right credential, advancement can feel just out of reach.

Whether you’re feeling the strain of bedside demands, looking for more influence in your organization, or considering teaching future nurses—this is the moment to take the next step.

$595
Per Credit
35
Total Credits
100%
Online
2-3
Year Paths

One Degree. Two Career Paths.

Most MSN programs make you choose between leadership or education.

At Muskingum, you don’t have to.

This program is built to prepare you for both:

  • Lead teams, departments, and healthcare systems
  • Teach, train, and develop the next generation of nurses

All in one streamlined, affordable degree designed for working nurses.

WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR

  • BSN-prepared RNs ready for career advancement
  • Charge nurses and preceptors seeking credentials to match their role
  • Experienced nurses transitioning from bedside to leadership
  • Nurses aspiring to teach in academic or clinical settings
  • Working adults who need flexible, online learning

WHY MUSKINGUM STANDS OUT

100% Online — Your Schedule

All 35 credit hours are delivered online in accelerated 8-week formats. Study when you’re not working, not the other way around. No campus visits required.

2-Year or 3-Year Plan

Choose the pacing that fits your life. Complete in two years with a fuller course load, or spread across three years for a lighter pace. Both lead to the same credential.

Affordable By Design

At $595/credit hour, the total program investment is approximately $20,825 — well below programs charging $800–$2,300 per credit. Employer tuition assistance may be available. 

Real-World Internship Experiences

Muskingum’s GAL division is built for working adults. From application to graduation, you’ll have a dedicated advisor in your corner every step of the way.

Dedicated Support Team

Muskingum’s Graduate and Adult Learning programs is built for working adults. From application to graduation, you’ll have a dedicated advisor in your corner every step of the way.

A Pace That Prevents Burnout

Nursing is demanding—physically, mentally, and emotionally. This program includes intentional summer breaks, giving you space to rest, refocus, and return ready to keep moving forward.

Skills That Extend Your Impact

Gain expertise not just in nursing, but in leadership and education—so you can guide teams, teach future nurses, and shape healthcare at a broader level.

What You’ll Be Able to Do

By the time you graduate, you’ll be prepared to:

  • Lead nursing teams and healthcare initiatives
  • Design and deliver nursing education programs
  • Improve patient outcomes through system-level thinking
  • Mentor and develop future nurses
  • Position yourself for doctoral study if desired
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Speak with a Muskingum advisor about Fall 2026 enrollment, transfer credits, and financial aid options.
Ready To Take The Next Step?

CCNE ACCREDITATION NOTICE — The master’s degree program in nursing at Muskingum University is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted.

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