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
#3MSN — Nursing AdministrationChamberlain UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#4RN to BSNLiberty UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#5MSN — Nursing AdministrationRegis CollegeMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#6RN to BSNUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#7MSN — Nursing AdministrationNational UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#8Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)University of New Mexico – College of NursingBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#9MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)West Virginia University – School of NursingMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#10MSN — Family Nurse PractitionerKeiser UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#11RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramWest Virginia University – School of NursingRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#12BSN CompletionExcelsior UniversityBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#13MSN — Nursing InformaticsWestern Governors UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#14MSN – Nursing EducationMidwestern University – College of Health Sciences (Nursing)MSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#15Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Clarkson CollegeBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#16RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramBroward CollegeRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#17RN to BSNExcelsior UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#18RN to BSNAspen UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#19RN to BSNUniversity of CincinnatiRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#20MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)University of New Mexico – College of NursingMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#21MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)University of New Mexico – College of NursingMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#22RN to BSNArizona State UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#23RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramUtah Valley UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#24MSN — Family Nurse PractitionerWest Coast UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#25RN to BSNUniversity of FloridaRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#26Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Auburn University College of NursingBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#27RN to BSNPenn State World CampusRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#28MSN — AdministrationUniversity of Texas at ArlingtonMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#29MSN — Nursing AdministrationPenn State World CampusMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#30RN to BSNFlorida State UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#31MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)University of Wyoming – Fay W. Whitney School of NursingMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#32DNPRegis CollegeDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#33MSN — Nursing LeadershipExcelsior UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#34MSNLiberty UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#35MSN — Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Chamberlain UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#36Accelerated BSNArizona College of NursingBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#37MSN — Nursing EducationSimmons UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#38RN to BSNSouthern New Hampshire UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#39MSN — Nursing InformaticsJohns Hopkins UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#40RN to BSNUniversity of Texas at ArlingtonRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#41MSN — Nursing InformaticsAspen UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#42MSN — Nursing InformaticsPurdue University GlobalMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#43MSN — EducationUniversity of Texas at ArlingtonMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#44MSN — Nursing LeadershipAmerican Public University SystemMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#45DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)University of Nevada, Reno – Orvis School of NursingDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#46PhD in NursingUniversity of New Mexico – College of NursingPHD87/100 · Very Flexible
#47MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)University of Utah – College of NursingMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#48Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)University of Wyoming – Fay W. Whitney School of NursingBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#49MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)West Virginia University – School of NursingMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#50RN to BSNWest Coast UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#51DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)University of Wyoming – Fay W. Whitney School of NursingDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#52RN to BSNKeiser UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#53BSN CompletionSouthern New Hampshire UniversityBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#54MSN — Nursing EducationUniversity of PhoenixMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#55RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramAuburn University College of NursingRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#56RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramSeminole State College of FloridaRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#57MSN — Nurse EducatorChamberlain UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#58MSN — Family Nurse PractitionerLiberty UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#59RN to BSNDrexel UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#60MSN — Family Nurse PractitionerUniversity of PhoenixMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#61DNP – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)Midwestern University – College of Health Sciences (Nursing)DNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#62MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Midwestern University – College of Health Sciences (Nursing)MSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#63MSN – Nursing Administration & LeadershipMidwestern University – College of Health Sciences (Nursing)MSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#64MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)Duquesne University School of NursingMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#65Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)University of Tulsa – Oxley College of Health Sciences, School of NursingBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#66PhD in NursingDuquesne University School of NursingPHD87/100 · Very Flexible
#67MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Duquesne University School of NursingMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#68Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Florida International UniversityBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#69RN to BSNUniversity of Michigan — FlintRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#70RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramNorthwestern State University – College of NursingRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#71RN to BSNSeton Hall UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#72RN to BSNPurdue University GlobalRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#73MSN — Health Systems AdministrationArizona State UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#74RN to BSNGalen College of NursingRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#75DNP – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP)Midwestern University – College of Health Sciences (Nursing)DNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#76RN to BSNTexas A&M UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#77DNPUniversity of PhoenixDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#78RN to BSNUniversity of Maryland — BaltimoreRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#79RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramArapahoe Community CollegeRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#80MSN — Nursing AdministrationIndiana State UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#81DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)University of Utah – College of NursingDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#82RN to BSNMaryville UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#83MSN — Nursing AdministrationUniversity of Tennessee at KnoxvilleMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#84MSN — Nursing LeadershipPurdue University GlobalMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#85MSN — Nursing EducationIndiana State UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#86MSN — Nursing InformaticsUniversity of PhoenixMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#87MSN — Family Nurse PractitionerNational UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#88MSN — Leadership & ManagementWestern Governors UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#89MSN — Family Nurse PractitionerRegis CollegeMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#90MSN — Family Nurse PractitionerJohns Hopkins UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#91RN to BSNOregon Health & Science UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#92Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Trocaire CollegeBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#93DNPUniversity of Colorado — Anschutz Medical CampusDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#94MSN — Family Nurse PractitionerUniversity of Colorado — Anschutz Medical CampusMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#95RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramUniversity of North Dakota – College of Nursing & Professional DisciplinesRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#96MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)University of Utah – College of NursingMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#97DNP – Executive Leadership / Healthcare SystemsUniversity of Wyoming – Fay W. Whitney School of NursingDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#98MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)University of Wyoming – Fay W. Whitney School of NursingMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#99Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Utah Valley UniversityBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#100DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)West Virginia University – School of NursingDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#101MSN — Nursing EducationPurdue University GlobalMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#102MSN — Nursing InformaticsChamberlain UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#103RN to BSNRegis CollegeRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#104Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)West Virginia University – School of NursingBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#105MSN — Nursing EducationSeton Hall UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#106BSN CompletionAmerican Public University SystemBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#107Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)University of Utah – College of NursingBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#108RN to BSNMichigan State UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#109MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Florida International UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#110PhD in NursingUniversity of Utah – College of NursingPHD87/100 · Very Flexible
#111DNPPenn State World CampusDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#112RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramUniversity of New Mexico – College of NursingRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#113MSN — Psychiatric Mental Health NPUniversity of Colorado — Anschutz Medical CampusMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#114MSN — Nursing EducationNational UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#115MSN — Nursing EducationWestern Governors UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#116DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)University of New Mexico – College of NursingDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#117Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)Ozarks Technical Community CollegeADN87/100 · Very Flexible
#118DNPUniversity of Texas at ArlingtonDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#119RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramClarkson CollegeRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#120DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Duquesne University School of NursingDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#121Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Duquesne University School of NursingBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#122MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)Midwestern University – College of Health Sciences (Nursing)MSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#123RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramUniversity of Utah – College of NursingRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#124DNP — Executive LeadershipPurdue University GlobalDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#125DNP – Executive Leadership / Healthcare SystemsMidwestern University – College of Health Sciences (Nursing)DNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#126RN to BSNChamberlain UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#127RN to BSNIndiana State UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#128MSN – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP)Midwestern University – College of Health Sciences (Nursing)MSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#129Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Broward CollegeBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#130Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)North Dakota State University – Department of NursingBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#131RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center – School of NursingRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#132MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Clarkson CollegeMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#133RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramCommonwealth University of PennsylvaniaRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#134DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Midwestern University – College of Health Sciences (Nursing)DNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#135MSN — Family Nurse PractitionerSimmons UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#136RN to BSNMarquette UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#137MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)Florida International UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#138RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramFlorida International UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#139MSN — Family Nurse PractitionerGalen College of NursingMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#140RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramFront Range Community CollegeRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#141RN to BSNWestern Governors UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#142MSN — InformaticsUniversity of Texas at ArlingtonMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#143DNPLiberty UniversityDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#144MSN — Nursing LeadershipUniversity of PhoenixMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#145MSN — Nursing InformaticsLiberty UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#146MSN — Nursing InformaticsPenn State World CampusMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#147RN to BSNRasmussen UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#148RN to BSNUniversity of Tennessee at KnoxvilleRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#149DNPSimmons UniversityDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#150ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)Excelsior UniversityADN87/100 · Very Flexible
#151MSN — Nursing EducationArizona State UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#152MSN — Nursing EducationAspen UniversityMSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#153DNPChamberlain UniversityDNP87/100 · Very Flexible
#154Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Nevada State UniversityBSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#155RN to BSNAmerican Public University SystemRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#156RN to BSNUniversity of PhoenixRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#157RN to BSNNational UniversityRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#158RN to BSNUniversity of Illinois ChicagoRN_TO_BSN87/100 · Very Flexible
#159Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)Palm Beach State CollegeADN75/100 · Flexible
#160MSN — Family Nurse PractitionerWalden UniversityMSN75/100 · Flexible
#161MSN — Nurse EducatorWalden UniversityMSN75/100 · Flexible
#162Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)Lakeland Community CollegeADN75/100 · Flexible
#163RN to BSNWalden UniversityRN_TO_BSN75/100 · Flexible
#164DNPWalden UniversityDNP75/100 · Flexible
#165PhD in NursingWalden UniversityPHD75/100 · Flexible
#166Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)College of Southern IdahoADN75/100 · Flexible
#167MSN — Nursing LeadershipWalden UniversityMSN75/100 · Flexible
#168RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison – School of NursingRN_TO_BSN74/100 · Flexible
#169PhD in NursingUT Health Science Center – College of NursingPHD74/100 · Flexible
#170MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)University of Wisconsin–Madison – School of NursingMSN74/100 · Flexible
#171MSN — Nursing AdministrationMaryville UniversityMSN74/100 · Flexible
#172DNPSeton Hall UniversityDNP74/100 · Flexible
#173MSN – Nursing Administration & LeadershipEast Carolina University – College of NursingMSN74/100 · Flexible
#174PhD in NursingUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison – School of NursingPHD74/100 · Flexible
#175MSN — Family Nurse PractitionerMichigan State UniversityMSN74/100 · Flexible
#176Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)University of North Dakota – College of Nursing & Professional DisciplinesBSN74/100 · Flexible
#177DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)University of South Dakota – Department of NursingDNP74/100 · Flexible
#178PhD in NursingAuburn University College of NursingPHD74/100 · Flexible
#179DNPSacred Heart UniversityDNP74/100 · Flexible
#180MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Auburn University College of NursingMSN74/100 · Flexible
#181RN-to-BSN Completion ProgramUniversity of South Dakota – Department of NursingRN_TO_BSN74/100 · Flexible
#182MSN — Nursing AdministrationLoyola University ChicagoMSN74/100 · Flexible
#183MSN – Nursing Administration & LeadershipMedical University of South Carolina – College of NursingMSN74/100 · Flexible
#184MSN — Nursing EducationSacred Heart UniversityMSN74/100 · Flexible
#185MSN – Nursing EducationUniversity of Kansas School of NursingMSN74/100 · Flexible
#186RN to BSNJoyce University of Nursing and Health SciencesRN_TO_BSN74/100 · Flexible
#187MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)East Carolina University – College of NursingMSN74/100 · Flexible
#188MSN – Nursing Administration & LeadershipOhio State UniversityMSN74/100 · Flexible
#189DNP – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP)University of Colorado College of NursingDNP74/100 · Flexible
#190MSN — Nursing EducationHerzing UniversityMSN74/100 · Flexible
#191MSN — Nursing EducationDrexel UniversityMSN74/100 · Flexible
#192MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Medical University of South Carolina – College of NursingMSN74/100 · Flexible
#193PhD in NursingMedical University of South Carolina – College of NursingPHD74/100 · Flexible
#194MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Baylor University – Louise Herrington School of NursingMSN74/100 · Flexible
#195RN to BSNUniversity of South FloridaRN_TO_BSN74/100 · Flexible
#196MSN – Pediatric NP (PNP)University of Colorado College of NursingMSN74/100 · Flexible
#197MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Harding University – Carr College of NursingMSN74/100 · Flexible
#198DNP – Executive Leadership / Healthcare SystemsMedical University of South Carolina – College of NursingDNP74/100 · Flexible
#199MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)University of Kansas School of NursingMSN74/100 · Flexible
#200MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)University of North Dakota – College of Nursing & Professional DisciplinesMSN74/100 · 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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