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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Continue your education

Advance in a Rising Field

Labor market analysts project that jobs for MSN-qualified nurses will increase 13.9% by 2031.

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Prepare yourself to move into advanced or specialized nursing practice.

Expand your career opportunities  

A Missouri State MSN opens doors to more job options with higher salaries. You’ll be sought after to take on pivotal roles where you can enhance healthcare services. Our program boasts a 100% job placement rate for family nurse practitioners.

Program offered at:

Missouri State University

Online

Select from Four Flexible Degree Paths

Our program, which is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, offers flexible hybrid and online formats. Choose from four options: adult gerontology-acute care nurse practitioner (online), family nurse practitioner (hybrid), practice leadership (online) and psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (hybrid). You’ll learn from experienced nursing professionals and experts with extensive clinical experience and published research.

Depending on your degree plan, you can specialize in meeting the healthcare needs of infants, children and adults, train future nurses, develop programs that lead patients toward healthy lifestyles, and more.

Get an Affordable Degree 

Our accredited MSN offers one of the lowest costs in the region. Scholarships and financial aid can lessen your costs even more. You have access to exclusive scholarships within the School of Nursing. 


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