MS in Nursing
Learning Mode:
- On-Campus
Advance your nursing skills and influence healthcare on a larger scale while having a direct impact on the health and wellness of patients. Become an expert in a high-demand field that contributes to the greater good.
Transform Your Future with the MS in Nursing
Demand for nurses is at an all-time high and the MS in Nursing from Morgan State University will help you advance in this critically important field. With a uniquely designed core curriculum and the chance to specialize in teaching or patient care, you will develop expertise that directly translates to your career.
Learn all you need to know about advanced nursing principles. Be ready to leave a lasting impact on the health and well-being of your community.
Take 10 core courses and then focus on teaching, or leading in a health-care setting
Pursue one of two program tracks: Education or Leadership, plus complete a practicum and a capstone project
Study on campus
Complete your degree in as little as 36 months
Why Morgan?
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We take pride in our diversity and international-friendly community. Over 20% of Morgan students identify as nonblack, coming from the United States or places like Africa, China, Saudi Arabia, and more.
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55K
Over 55,000 Morgan alumni make up a passionate network that spans the United States and beyond. Our graduates become leaders in their communities, their careers, and the world.
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$1 billion
We are a major economic engine, producing $1 billion in annual economic impact statewide. Our faculty and high-caliber graduates enrich the community.
Advance in Your Professional Career
There is no better time than now to pursue a career in nursing—an occupation that is essential to global health. Whether you are aiming to teach other nurses or you are looking to take on a leadership role at a health care organization, the MS in Nursing will bring you closer to your vision of the future. We will prepare you for academic and professional pathways full of growth and opportunity. Join the community of nurses who provide critical care to patients.
Learn In-Demand Skills
Refine your clinical and nonclinical nursing skills to move ahead in the field. Gain a deeper understanding of advanced nursing techniques and become an effective leader or teacher.
Nursing administration and management
Health-care law and policy
Health record management
Research methods
Advanced epidemiology
Advanced pharmacology
Advanced pathophysiology
Teaching strategies for nurses
Secure Your Ideal Career
Once you graduate, you will have the skills and experience to advance in your nursing career. Professionals with this degree can earn $92,000 or more. These are just some of the many job titles that align with the MS in Nursing.
Nurse Educator
Nurse Manager
Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Consultant
Research Nurse
Nurse Administrator
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nurse Midwife
Nurse Anesthetist
Pursue Hands-On Research and Internships
Find the competitive edge you have been seeking. Maximize your potential with real-world experiences outside the classroom, including career-oriented internships, advanced research or thesis projects, and networking events in the Baltimore-Washington metropolis. Make connections in the community. Collaborate with our award-winning faculty. Here, you have every opportunity you need to thrive.
Cross-Disciplinary Research
Investigate coastal ecosystems at our marine lab. Get professional STEM and lab experience through the NIST PREP program. Or become an inventor or entrepreneur with our Office of Technology Transfer.
Contribute to Our Legacy of Excellence
At Morgan, student success is our top priority. Our goal is to provide an exceptional learning environment in which your academic, intellectual, and personal growth excel far beyond your expectations and long after graduation. Recognized as a 2021 Best Nursing School–Top Ranked HBCU MSN Nursing Program by U.S. News & World Report, we have a strong history of guiding students toward success. no matter what the challenge. Just like our distinguished alumni before you, you can accomplish the unimaginable. We are confident you will become part of our legacy of excellence.
- Atia Sharmeen, MPH (Master of Public Health) '19
Financial Support Makes Things Possible
Choosing the right program is a big decision—and we are here to help you navigate the options available for funding your education. State funding is available through the Maryland Nurse Support Program to support nursing students.
Whether you are an in-state, out-of-state, or international student, you may be eligible for Graduate Funding. We also offer two types of Graduate Assistantships: Teaching Assistantships (TAs) and Research Assistantships (RAs). Both provide special learning opportunities in exchange for a stipend/salary and Tuition Award. In addition, by simply filing your FAFSA each year, you will be able to participate in the Federal Plus Loans and Federal Direct Loan Programs. With proper planning, going back to graduate school is more than possible. We are committed to breaking barriers and opening doors for all future students. Contact us to learn more about affordability at Morgan’s School of Graduate Studies.
Graduate Fellowships and federal Title III Graduate Fellowships provide a stipend and Tuition Award
Teaching Assistantships offer you the chance to teach and assist with undergraduate courses
Research Assistantships give you research experience with faculty-led or external projects
Federal Direct Loan Programs include the Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Additional Grants and Scholarships from external sources award free money—so apply early
Discover the MS in Nursing
Find meaningful success—both personally and professionally—with the On-Campus MS in Nursing. If you are ready to learn valuable skills for a more rewarding career, why wait? Request more information today and we will reach out to you with all the details.