Degrees / Healthcare
Online AvailableNursing (MSN)
Master's · 2-3 years · Healthcare
$129,480
Median salary
40%
Much faster than average
2-3 years
Typical duration
6
Career paths
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Overview
The MSN opens pathways to nurse practitioner, nurse educator, and nurse administrator roles. Nurse practitioners earn a median of $129,480 with 40% projected job growth — the highest of any master's-level healthcare profession.
Typical Curriculum
1 Advanced Pathophysiology
2 Advanced Pharmacology
3 Advanced Health Assessment
4 Clinical Practicum
5 Healthcare Leadership
6 Evidence-Based Practice
7 Research Methods
8 Population Health
Career Outcomes
Nurse PractitionerClinical Nurse SpecialistNurse EducatorNurse MidwifeNurse AdministratorChief Nursing Officer
Top Schools for Nursing (MSN)
1 Johns Hopkins University
2 Duke University
3 University of Pennsylvania
4 Yale University
5 Columbia University
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