National directory of 160 RN to MSN programs

Current nurses can advance their careers by earning their MSN degree


Find accredited RN to MSN programs to earn your Master's degree in nursing

MSN Degree Benefits


An individual who holds a Master's level degree in nursing has a wide range of employment opportunities available to them. Having your MSN degree allows you to go beyond typical nursing duties and perform managerial roles and hold administrative positions. Nurses with their Master's degree can also expect higher average salaries throughout their careers. Having an MSN also gives a competitive advantage over other less qualified applicants. Nurses with Master's level education can also pursue various nurse practitioner programs which offer the ability to provide highly specialized health care services.

Types of RN to MSN Programs


There are a few different kinds of RN to MSN nursing programs available. The programs listed on this page are mainly classroom-based, but many schools also offer online RN to MSN programs where students can learn at their own pace. Some online programs are completed entirely online and others include in-person support or some minimal classroom attendance requirement. There are also accelerated RN to MSN programs for students who wish to complete their MSN degree as quickly as possible. This type of program is ideal for working professionals who want to minimize lost income.

Illinois RN to MSN Degree Programs

Earn your MSN degree in Illinois
with an accredited RN to MSN program

Schools With RN to MSN Degrees in Illinois

Indiana Wesleyan University
  • Highly interactive online courses designed to maximize the learning experience
  • Programs in Early Childhood Ed, School Admin, Special Ed, Teacher Leadership & More
  • Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's programs designed for working adults
  • Complete your degree from start to finish or transfer your credits from another institution

Programs:

  • Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Nursing Practice
  • Post-Master's Certificate - Nursing Education
  • Post-Master's Certificate - Nursing Administration
Liberty University
  • Liberty University provides a worldclass education from a christ-centered worldview
  • 100% online programs at associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels
  • No standardized testing if student meets admission requirements
  • Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • 87% of Liberty University students receive some form of financial aid

Programs:

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing: Nursing Education
Chamberlain University

Designed by RNs for RNs

Chamberlain’s RN to BSN option offers convenient 100% online coursework, no mandatory login times and no campus visits. This flexible framework allows you to continue in your current role while you pursue your degree. And, because the curriculum is developed and taught by RNs who are also educators, you know you are learning what you need to push your skills forward now – and in the future.

Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended Chamberlain University can be found at http://chamberlain.edu/ge

Programs:

  • RN to BSN Online Option

Illinois Masters in Nursing Programs

List of local colleges and universities in
Illinois that offer transitional RN to
MSN nursing degree programs:

Elmhurst College RN to MSN
190 South Prospect Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126-3096
(630) 279-4100

Governors State University RN to MSN
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484-0975
(708) 534-5000

Kaplan University RN to MSN
225 W Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 269-5594

McKendree College RN to MSN
701 College Road
Lebanon, IL 62254
(800) 232-7228

North Park University RN to MSN
3225 West Foster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
(800) 888-6728

Rush University Medical Center RN to MSN
1653 West Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL 60612-3833
(312) 942-6913

West Suburban College of Nursing RN to MSN
3 Erie Court
Oak Park, IL 60302-2519
(708) 763-6530

Illinois Board of Nursing

320 West Washington St
Springfield, IL 62786
Phone: (217) 785-0800



Online RN to MSN Programs


Chamberlain College of Nursing
Drexel University
Gonzaga University
Graceland University
Kaplan University Online
South University
Walden University Online
Western Governors University



National Directory of Accredited RN to MSN Programs