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Explore online nursing degrees at Maryville
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The world needs more Saints — starting with you. If you're ready to advance in your nursing career, Maryville University can help you go further, achieve more, and provide a better standard of care with full support and flexible online scheduling.
Saints are brave. Let’s be brave together.
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Explore our nursing programs
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Wherever you are in your nursing career, we can help you take your next big step. We offer online programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, as well as five in-demand post-master's nurse practitioner certificates. Find the right fit for your nursing goals.
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Compare nursing pathways
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Are you hoping to pursue nurse practitioner certification? Earn an advanced degree? Broaden your knowledge and career prospects? We’ll help you explore your options and determine the best path forward to achieve your goals — then go further.
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- Explore nursing pathways.
Learn more about all the education pathways Maryville offers — RN to BSN, MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, and post-master's certificates. See which one is best for you. - BSN vs. MSN Degree: Career Outcome Differences.
Should you pursue your bachelor’s degree? Continue toward your master’s in nursing? Find out more about the opportunities each degree can open for you.
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- FNP vs. DNP: Understanding the Differences.
Learn about the differences, similarities, requirements, and expectations for these unique educational and career paths. - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Scope of Practice, Salary, and Curriculum.
Get information about how to pursue this in-demand NP specialization — and what you should expect in your PMHNP career.
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Why study nursing at Maryville?
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When you choose Maryville for your nursing education, you choose a university that is invested in your success — with dedicated support from application through graduation.
Our approach works. Here’s what you can expect:
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- Nursing expertise and leadership. Learn from a faculty of real-world nurses who know what it takes to succeed.
- A pathway that fits your career. Whether you’re an RN looking to take the next step or an experienced NP hoping to expand your practice and skill set, we’ve got you covered.
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- Education that exceeds expectations. Our nursing programs are CCNE accredited, meaning they meet a rigorous standard set by industry leaders.
- Real-world education designed for you. Get hands-on practice, personalized support, and clinical placement assistance to achieve your goals.
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Accredited by CCNE
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Dedicated faculty support
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Flexible online learning
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Clinical placement assistance
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*The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Maryville University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
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Explore frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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Do you have questions about online nursing degrees and certificates, Maryville University, or the specific nursing programs we offer? Check out our FAQs page to find answers and get more information. You can also chat directly with an advisor or schedule a call to learn more.
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Ready to take the next step?
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We’re here to support your goals.
Be a Saint and be a success story with Maryville. Prepare to expand your nursing practice, advance as a leader, and provide a better standard of care for your patients. We’re here to support you from application through graduation and beyond.
Chat with an advisor or schedule a call to learn how a Maryville education fits your nursing goals wherever you are in your career.
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