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    Nursing (MSN)

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    Columbia, USMSHybrid30 months
    $33,050.00
    Tuition
    over 30mo
    77%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    41
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Nursing (MSN) at University of Missouri-Columbia is a 41-credit, 30-month, hybrid MS program based in Columbia, US. Tuition is $33,050.

    About the program

    Prepares nurses for roles as nurse educators, nurse leaders, and advanced practice nurses in areas including Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Family Nurse Practitioner, Leadership in Nursing and Healthcare Systems, Nurse Educator, Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

    Focus: both
    U.S. News & World Report: Mizzou Nursing is ranked No. 35 for graduate nursing programs (2026).
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12-month OPT (F-1). STEM OPT extension may be available as a separate 24-month extension if eligible.

    $19,392.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Nursing (MSN) at University of Missouri-Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Nursing (MSN) at University of Missouri-Columbia is $33,050 across 41 required credits.
    Is Nursing (MSN) at University of Missouri-Columbia online or in-person?
    Nursing (MSN) at University of Missouri-Columbia is offered hybrid.
    How long does Nursing (MSN) at University of Missouri-Columbia take to complete?
    Nursing (MSN) at University of Missouri-Columbia is structured around 30 months and 41 credits.
    What GPA is required for Nursing (MSN) at University of Missouri-Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 for the last 60 credit hours of the baccalaureate program
    How competitive is Nursing (MSN) at University of Missouri-Columbia?
    Nursing (MSN) at University of Missouri-Columbia reports an acceptance rate of approximately 77%.