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Merrimack Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Education Concentration
An Online MSN – Nursing Education Track That Can Fit Your Life
Educate and inspire the next generation of nurses
Tell us about yourself.
Access a program brochure, connect with enrollment and gain a head start on your application.
Designed for Working Nurses
Earn your degree in 19 months part-time, taking one course every eight weeks. Coursework is 100% online.
Tuition Under $21K
Additional 15% discount for nurses employed by a partner healthcare system. Contact us to learn more.
Practicum Placement Support Close to Home
We’ll help you secure an in-person practicum placement anywhere in the United States, providing you with practical experience in clinical or academic settings.
Prepare for the CNE Exam
Graduates meet the education eligibility requirement for the National League for Nursing’s Certification for Nurse Educators (CNE) exam.
Nursing Needs Great Educators. Be One.
Our 32-credit MSN – Nursing Education Track prepares you to lead as an educator across clinical, classroom and online environments. Coursework includes:
- Simulation-based learning and scenario design
- Curriculum development
- Student learning assessment
- An in-person practicum anywhere in the United States
Key Dates and Deadlines
Help Fill the Nursing Gap
Healthcare systems seek well-rounded nursing professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the industry and the skills to expand the nursing workforce through teaching and training.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects there will be around 189,000 openings for registered nurses each year through 2034, and nurse educators are at the heart of the solution. Your expertise can help address one of healthcare’s most pressing challenges.
Source: BLS, 2025
Nurse educator
$102,394
Average annual salary
Clinical nurse educator
$95,221
Average annual salary
Professor, nursing
$82,993
Average annual salary
Source: ZipRecruiter, 2026
No. 8
Most Innovative Schools
Merrimack College was named No. 8 in Most Innovative Schools, Regional Universities North, by U.S. News & World Report (2026).
No. 38
Regional Universities North
Merrimack College was named No. 38 in Best Regional Universities North by U.S. News & World Report (2026).
NECHE-Accredited
Merrimack College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Why Merrimack
Merrimack makes it easy to earn your master’s in nursing online.
- Study on your schedule. Merrimack’s fully online coursework lets you earn your MSN without stepping away from the work and people who count on you.
- You can earn your degree part time in 19 months.
- There are three start dates, so you can begin the program at the time of year that works best for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Students in the online MSN – Nursing Education Concentration program are required to complete 32 credit hours. Students typically earn their degree in 17 months at a full-time pace or 19 months at a part-time pace. Your completion time may vary depending on the number of credits you take each semester.
Yes, through FAFSA student loans and other options. Request more information, and an enrollment advisor will contact you to answer your questions.
Connecting with an enrollment advisor will help you:
- Understand the program admissions criteria and know whether you are eligible to apply
- Gain insight into application best practices and how to submit a strong application
- Know what to expect in your online classroom, including the level of faculty interaction, program outcomes and more
- Have an immediate line of support for questions
Behind Every Great Nurse Is a Great Educator
Prepare to educate the nurses who will define the future of healthcare.
Contact an Enrollment Advisor*This applies to new students entering the Summer I 2026 term. Does not roll over to subsequent terms. Does not include MBA, MED, CAGS, Post-MSN Certificate, CPA and CMA Exam Preparation Certificate. Not combinable with other offers (i.e. Double Warrior, Fellowship, Partnership Discounts, etc.) For CSC 6000, credit will be applied to their second course.