Most flexible nursing programs (2026)

Ranked by the MyNursingSchools Flexibility Index — a 0–100 composite score measuring online delivery percentage, evening and weekend class availability, asynchronous coursework options, and transfer credit acceptance. Higher scores indicate programs that better accommodate working adults and non-traditional schedules.

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RankProgramSchoolDegreeFlexibility Score
#1RN to BSNJacksonville UniversityRN_TO_BSN100/100 · Very Flexible
#2RN to BSNGeorge Washington UniversityRN_TO_BSN100/100 · Very Flexible
#3RN to BSNMarquette UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#4MSN — Nursing LeadershipPurdue University GlobalMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#5MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)University of New Mexico – College of NursingMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#6DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)University of New Mexico – College of NursingDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#7RN to BSNFlorida State UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#8RN to BSNWestern Governors UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#9MSN — Nursing InformaticsUniversity of PhoenixMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#10MSN — Nursing AdministrationUniversity of Tennessee at KnoxvilleMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#11Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Trocaire CollegeBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#12MSN — Nurse EducatorChamberlain UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#13MSN – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP)Midwestern University – College of Health Sciences (Nursing)MSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#14MSN — Nursing InformaticsPenn State World CampusMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#15RN to BSNPurdue University GlobalRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#16RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramBroward CollegeRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#17RN to BSNUniversity of Maryland — BaltimoreRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#18RN to BSNUniversity of Texas at ArlingtonRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#19DNPUniversity of Texas at ArlingtonDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#20RN to BSNKeiser UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#21MSN — Nursing InformaticsAspen UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#22MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)University of Utah – College of NursingMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#23Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Florida International UniversityBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#24Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)Ozarks Technical Community CollegeADN87/100 · Very Flexible
#25DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)West Virginia University – School of NursingDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#26BSN CompletionSouthern New Hampshire UniversityBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#27RN to BSNTexas A&M UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#28DNP – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP)Midwestern University – College of Health Sciences (Nursing)DNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#29MSN — Family Nurse PractitionerGalen College of NursingMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#30RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramUniversity of Utah – College of NursingRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#31MSN — Family Nurse PractitionerSimmons UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#32Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Nevada State UniversityBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#33RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramFlorida International UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#34MSN — Nursing LeadershipExcelsior UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#35MSN — Health Systems AdministrationArizona State UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#36RN to BSNUniversity of Illinois ChicagoRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#37RN to BSNMaryville UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#38MSN — Nursing AdministrationNational UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#39MSN — Nursing AdministrationPenn State World CampusMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#40MSN — EducationUniversity of Texas at ArlingtonMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#41DNP – Executive Leadership / Healthcare SystemsUniversity of Wyoming – Fay W. Whitney School of NursingDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#42MSN — Nursing LeadershipAmerican Public University SystemMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#43MSN — Family Nurse PractitionerUniversity of Colorado — Anschutz Medical CampusMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#44Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)University of Utah – College of NursingBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#45RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramUniversity of North Dakota – College of Nursing & Professional DisciplinesRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#46MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)University of Utah – College of NursingMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#47RN to BSNWest Coast UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#48Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Utah Valley UniversityBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#49Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Clarkson CollegeBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#50Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)University of Wyoming – Fay W. Whitney School of NursingBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#51MSN — Nursing EducationNational UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#52MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)West Virginia University – School of NursingMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#53BSN CompletionExcelsior UniversityBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#54RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center – School of NursingRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#55RN to BSNUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#56RN to BSNPenn State World CampusRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#57MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Midwestern University – College of Health Sciences (Nursing)MSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#58DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Midwestern University – College of Health Sciences (Nursing)DNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#59MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Florida International UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#60RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramAuburn University College of NursingRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#61MSN — Family Nurse PractitionerLiberty UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#62MSN — Nursing InformaticsWestern Governors UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#63MSN — Nursing LeadershipUniversity of PhoenixMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#64MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Clarkson CollegeMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#65MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Duquesne University School of NursingMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#66PhD in NursingDuquesne University School of NursingPHD87/100 · Very Flexible
#67Accelerated BSNArizona College of NursingBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#68RN to BSNUniversity of Michigan — FlintRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#69MSN — InformaticsUniversity of Texas at ArlingtonMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#70MSNLiberty UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#71RN to BSNSeton Hall UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#72RN to BSNGalen College of NursingRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#73ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)Excelsior UniversityADN87/100 · Very Flexible
#74RN to BSNSouthern New Hampshire UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#75DNPUniversity of PhoenixDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#76MSN — Family Nurse PractitionerKeiser UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#77RN to BSNArizona State UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#78MSN — Nursing InformaticsJohns Hopkins UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#79RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramArapahoe Community CollegeRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#80MSN — Nursing EducationIndiana State UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#81MSN — Leadership & ManagementWestern Governors UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#82MSN — Family Nurse PractitionerNational UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#83MSN – Nursing Administration & LeadershipMidwestern University – College of Health Sciences (Nursing)MSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#84MSN — Family Nurse PractitionerRegis CollegeMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#85MSN — AdministrationUniversity of Texas at ArlingtonMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#86MSN — Family Nurse PractitionerJohns Hopkins UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#87MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)Midwestern University – College of Health Sciences (Nursing)MSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#88RN to BSNOregon Health & Science UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#89MSN — Psychiatric Mental Health NPUniversity of Colorado — Anschutz Medical CampusMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#90DNPUniversity of Colorado — Anschutz Medical CampusDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#91DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)University of Nevada, Reno – Orvis School of NursingDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#92MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)University of New Mexico – College of NursingMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#93RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramUniversity of New Mexico – College of NursingRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#94PhD in NursingUniversity of Utah – College of NursingPHD87/100 · Very Flexible
#95RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramUtah Valley UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#96MSN — Family Nurse PractitionerWest Coast UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#97Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)West Virginia University – School of NursingBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#98Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)University of Tulsa – Oxley College of Health Sciences, School of NursingBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#99Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Broward CollegeBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#100DNP — Executive LeadershipPurdue University GlobalDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#101MSN — Nursing EducationSeton Hall UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#102Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Auburn University College of NursingBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#103RN to BSNRegis CollegeRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#104MSN — Nursing InformaticsChamberlain UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#105RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramWest Virginia University – School of NursingRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#106MSN — Nursing EducationPurdue University GlobalMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#107MSN — Nursing EducationSimmons UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#108MSN — Nursing AdministrationChamberlain UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#109RN to BSNUniversity of FloridaRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#110Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)University of New Mexico – College of NursingBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#111DNPPenn State World CampusDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#112PhD in NursingUniversity of New Mexico – College of NursingPHD87/100 · Very Flexible
#113RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramSeminole State College of FloridaRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#114MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)West Virginia University – School of NursingMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#115MSN — Nursing EducationWestern Governors UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#116MSN — Family Nurse PractitionerUniversity of PhoenixMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#117MSN – Nursing EducationMidwestern University – College of Health Sciences (Nursing)MSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#118RN to BSNRasmussen UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#119DNPRegis CollegeDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#120DNPSimmons UniversityDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#121DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)University of Utah – College of NursingDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#122MSN — Nursing EducationArizona State UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#123Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Duquesne University School of NursingBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#124DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Duquesne University School of NursingDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#125MSN — Nursing InformaticsLiberty UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#126RN to BSNNational UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#127RN to BSNUniversity of CincinnatiRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#128MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)University of Wyoming – Fay W. Whitney School of NursingMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#129DNP – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)Midwestern University – College of Health Sciences (Nursing)DNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#130Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)North Dakota State University – Department of NursingBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#131MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)Duquesne University School of NursingMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#132RN to BSNAmerican Public University SystemRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#133DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)University of Wyoming – Fay W. Whitney School of NursingDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#134RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramCommonwealth University of PennsylvaniaRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#135MSN — Nursing InformaticsPurdue University GlobalMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#136MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)Florida International UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#137RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramFront Range Community CollegeRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#138RN to BSNAspen UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#139DNPLiberty UniversityDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#140BSN CompletionAmerican Public University SystemBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#141RN to BSNChamberlain UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#142RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramNorthwestern State University – College of NursingRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#143MSN — Nursing EducationAspen UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#144MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)University of Wyoming – Fay W. Whitney School of NursingMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#145RN to BSNUniversity of PhoenixRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#146RN to BSNUniversity of Tennessee at KnoxvilleRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#147DNPChamberlain UniversityDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#148RN to BSNDrexel UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#149RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramClarkson CollegeRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#150MSN — Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Chamberlain UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#151MSN — Nursing EducationUniversity of PhoenixMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#152DNP – Executive Leadership / Healthcare SystemsMidwestern University – College of Health Sciences (Nursing)DNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#153RN to BSNIndiana State UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#154RN to BSNExcelsior UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#155RN to BSNLiberty UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#156RN to BSNMichigan State UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#157MSN — Nursing AdministrationIndiana State UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#158MSN — Nursing AdministrationRegis CollegeMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#159DNPWalden UniversityDNP75/100 · Flexible
#160Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)Lakeland Community CollegeADN75/100 · Flexible
#161Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)Palm Beach State CollegeADN75/100 · Flexible
#162PhD in NursingWalden UniversityPHD75/100 · Flexible
#163MSN — Family Nurse PractitionerWalden UniversityMSN75/100 · Flexible
#164MSN — Nurse EducatorWalden UniversityMSN75/100 · Flexible
#165RN to BSNWalden UniversityRN_TO_BSN75/100 · Flexible
#166MSN — Nursing LeadershipWalden UniversityMSN75/100 · Flexible
#167Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)College of Southern IdahoADN75/100 · Flexible
#168MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)Connecticut State Community College – Nursing ProgramMSN74/100 · Flexible
#169PhD in NursingFlorida International UniversityPHD74/100 · Flexible
#170MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Harding University – Carr College of NursingMSN74/100 · Flexible
#171RN to BSNSacred Heart UniversityRN_TO_BSN74/100 · Flexible
#172DNPVanderbilt UniversityDNP74/100 · Flexible
#173DNPGrand Canyon UniversityDNP74/100 · Flexible
#174MSN — Nursing InformaticsGrand Canyon UniversityMSN74/100 · Flexible
#175DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)UT Health Science Center – College of NursingDNP74/100 · Flexible
#176MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences – College of NursingMSN74/100 · Flexible
#177MSN – Nursing Administration & LeadershipUniversity of Colorado College of NursingMSN74/100 · Flexible
#178MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)UT Health Science Center – College of NursingMSN74/100 · Flexible
#179PhD in NursingUniversity of Mississippi Medical Center – School of NursingPHD74/100 · Flexible
#180MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)University of Mississippi Medical Center – School of NursingMSN74/100 · Flexible
#181DNP – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)East Carolina University – College of NursingDNP74/100 · Flexible
#182MSN — Family Nurse PractitionerGrand Canyon UniversityMSN74/100 · Flexible
#183DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)North Dakota State University – Department of NursingDNP74/100 · Flexible
#184DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)University of Illinois ChicagoDNP74/100 · Flexible
#185RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramIdaho State UniversityRN_TO_BSN74/100 · Flexible
#186MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)University of North Dakota – College of Nursing & Professional DisciplinesMSN74/100 · Flexible
#187DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)University of South Carolina – College of NursingDNP74/100 · Flexible
#188MSN — Nursing EducationSacred Heart UniversityMSN74/100 · Flexible
#189MSN — Nursing InformaticsUniversity of Maryland — BaltimoreMSN74/100 · Flexible
#190MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)University of Arizona – College of NursingMSN74/100 · Flexible
#191MSN — Nursing EducationHerzing UniversityMSN74/100 · Flexible
#192MSN — Nursing EducationDrexel UniversityMSN74/100 · Flexible
#193MSN — Family Nurse PractitionerJoyce University of Nursing and Health SciencesMSN74/100 · Flexible
#194LPN to RN BridgeBrookline CollegeADN74/100 · Flexible
#195DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Medical University of South Carolina – College of NursingDNP74/100 · Flexible
#196DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Auburn University College of NursingDNP74/100 · Flexible
#197PhD in NursingUT Health Science Center – College of NursingPHD74/100 · Flexible
#198RN to BSNDePaul UniversityRN_TO_BSN74/100 · Flexible
#199PhD in NursingUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison – School of NursingPHD74/100 · Flexible
#200MSN – Pediatric NP (PNP)University of Colorado College of NursingMSN74/100 · Flexible

About the Flexibility Score

The Flexibility Score is a 0–100 composite calculated from four equally weighted components:

Scores are sourced from publicly available program information and verified by our editorial team. Programs without sufficient data to compute a reliable score are excluded. 238 programs in our database are pending score computation.See the full ranking methodology.

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