Graduate Nursing Programs at Jefferson
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At the Jefferson College of Nursing, we empower nurses at every stage of their careers to impact society in innovative ways. Drawing on decades of experience, our award-winning faculty deliver exceptional, online coursework to help you expand your knowledge and transform your experience into leadership. They understand the demands today’s nurses face, and where the profession needs to go next.

Advancing your degree is not about leaving your experience behind. It’s about applying complex, real-world perspectives on a greater scale. Our programs are designed to help you balance professional growth with your current responsibilities, while equipping you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to transform healthcare and continue improving lives. 

Graduate Nursing Program Options Degrees Designed for Working Nurses

Find flexible, online courses that fit your schedule, so that you don’t have to step away from work, responsibilities, or the people who matter to you. 

Our fully accredited graduate degree programs include: 

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN)
  • PhD in Nursing
  • Post-Graduate Certificate Programs (PGCP)

Access Innovation. Expand Your Expertise.

At the Jefferson College of Nursing, you can benefit from the realm of resources offered by a leading academic health system, while strengthening your leadership capabilities, clinical, and strategic experiences.

When you advance your nursing degree at Jefferson, you can:

  • Learn from expert faculty who actively practice and contribute to ground-breaking research
  • Engage with leading-edge technology, including AI, virtual reality, and 3D printing, as part of Pennsylvania’s only Apple Distinguished School for nursing
  • Access the latest resources, clinical databases, and evidence-based research tools at the Scott Memorial Library
  • Expand your professional network with professionals across many disciplines and pursue career advancement within Jefferson Health and beyond

National Rankings & Recognition

The Jefferson College of Nursing is nationally recognized for excellence in nursing education, ranked by Niche as among the top 10% for Best Colleges for Nursing in the U.S. and among the top 6% for Best Colleges for Nursing in Pennsylvania. 

The Jefferson College of Nursing is also ranked among the top 20 in the nation for Best Online Master’s in Nursing programs by U.S. News & World Report.  

130+

Years of experience educating nurses

11,000+

Alumni worldwide

35

Online, hybrid and on-campus program options

Jefferson was the right fit for me for a variety of reasons. The program was flexible, rigorous, and in a great location. It allowed me to expand my current healthcare career beyond the bounds of what I could have ever anticipated."

College of Nursing Campuses

Horsham, PA Dixon

Our Dixon campus, located in Horsham, Pa., is aligned with best practices in designing a future-focused academic space. At 42,000 square feet, nearly one-third of the facility is dedicated to a state-of-the-art simulation center, where both undergraduate and graduate students will engage in complex clinical scenarios that parallel, anticipate, and amplify real-life situations.

Philadelphia Center City

Our Center City campus is located in the heart of Philadelphia. The University shares this campus with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, giving it the distinct feel of an academic medical center. Center City is also home to the Rector Clinical Skills and Simulation Center (Rector CSSC), where students participate in activities with standardized patients and high-fidelity models in simulation that teaches and assesses clinical skills, including interprofessional opportunities. The Scott Memorial Library, situated in the middle of campus, offers access to knowledge-based resources including books, e-books, articles, videos and journals, study space, computers, and physical models.

Center Valley, PA Lehigh Valley

Our Lehigh Valley campus is located in Center Valley, Pa., at the Lehigh Valley Health Network Center for Healthcare Education. This state-of-the-art campus offers students access to simulation labs, Epic training labs, boardrooms, debriefing rooms, collaborative learning spaces, and more. We also have a satellite respiratory therapy laboratory at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, where students can complete lab work and hands-on clinical training.