20 Most Affordable Women’s Colleges with Online Master’s Degrees

Midway, Kentucky

Midway University (Midway, est. 1847) is a private, nonprofit institution affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Male undergrads have been allowed since Fall 2017; however, NCES data still has Midway classified as a women’s college. College rankings that Midway has earned includes those from: U.S. News & World Report (Regional Universities South – 2019 and other years; Best Colleges South); USA Today (Best Colleges in Kentucky); Washington Monthly (Best Bang for the Buck – Southern).

Midway offers associate’s through master’s level degree programs. It has three relevant online programs, excluding concentration/track options:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA, 30-33 credits, 100% online, with four optional Concentration options: Equine Management; Health Care Administration; Sport Management; Tourism and Event Management)
• Master of Education Teacher Leader Program (MEd, 30 credits, 100% online)
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN, 36 credits, 100% online courses plus in-person practicum)

Online courses for these programs have an accelerated 8-week format and have five start dates yearly. Course delivery is through the Moodle LMS (Learning Management System). The university also offers over two dozen online undergrad degree options, including available concentration options.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Salem College (SC, est. 1772) is a private, nonprofit institution affiliated with the Moravian Church. Starting out as a girls’ school, it claims the title of being the country’s “oldest, continuously operating” women’s college and girls’ school (Salem Academy). Another milestone for the college is being the first in the U.S to accept non-white students (Native and African-American). It also is proud of several areas of distinction, including but not limited to these programs/initiatives: Women in Science and Mathematics; Center for Women Writers; Center for Women in Business and others.

Salem has received rankings from college review publishers such as: Washington Monthly (top Liberal Arts Colleges; Best Bang for the Buck – Southeast; top Pell performance in the Southeast and nationally); U.S. News & World Report (National Liberal Arts Colleges – 2019 and other years; top Women’s Colleges in North Carolina); Money magazine (Best Buys). Notable Salem alumni include actress Celia Weston (Dead Man Walking, which starred Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon).

Salem offers bachelor’s and master’s level degrees, plus certificate programs. It has one relevant online program: a Master’s of Education in School Counseling (MEd-SC). The timeline is 36 months, with program start dates in Fall or Spring semester. (Note: Fall 2019 applicants will be limited to residents of North Carolina.) Total credits required is 48, which includes a 100-hour Practicum and a 600-hour Internship. During one course in each of semesters 4 and 5, a weekend residency is required.

Columbia, Missouri

Stephens College (SC, est. 1833) is a private, nonprofit institution and claims the title of the country’s 2nd-oldest continuously operating women’s college. Recognition for Stephens includes that from Princeton Review (various programs) and U.S. News & World Report (2019: Regional Universities Midwest, Best Value Schools). A significant number of SC alumni are well-known actresses/entertainers, including Tammy Grimes, Jennifer Tilly and Annie Potts. Actress Joan Crawford attended briefly. As well, several alumni of the MFA in TV and Screenwriting (discussed below) have won competitions or otherwise earned awards and recognition for their scripts and screenplays.

SC offers associate’s through master’s degrees, plus certificate programs. It has one relevant online program: a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in TV and Screenwriting, delivered from a Stephens College satellite campus in Los Angeles. The two-year MFA consists of online coursework plus four low-residence workshops in Hollywood (two per year, 10 days per workshop). The workshops present show-runners and other entertainment professionals from many well-known TV shows, and the program provides several mentors per student for the online work. Program curriculum includes the writing of “a full-length screenplay, a one-hour spec drama, and an original one-hour pilot,” as well as a student-selected thesis project.

Spartanburg, South Carolina

Converse College (CC, est. 1889) is a private, nonprofit institution with a women’s undergrad college. Men are allowed into “graduate, online and summer programs.” Recognition for Converse includes college ranking list inclusions from: Forbes magazine (America’s Top Colleges); U.S. News & World Report (2019: Regional Universities South, Best Value Schools, Best Undergraduate Teaching; previous years: Top Ten Best Value); Washington Monthly (top 5% of master’s universities for social mobility); National Survey of Student Engagement (top 10% of colleges for enriching educational experiences); U.S. Department of Education (top private colleges for access and success).

Publishers Weekly recognized Converse’s MFA in Creative Writing (listed below) as an MFA program to watch. Alumni Julia Peterkin is a grad of this program and a winner of the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction — the only person in the state to date. Other program grads have also collectively received book deals and/or awards and recognition for their writing work.

Converse offers bachelor’s and master’s level degrees, plus certificate programs. (In Jan 2019, it announced that it is officially a doctoral degree-granting institution as well.) It has five relevant online or online plus low-residency programs:

• Master of Education in Advanced Studies (MEd-AS, 36 credits, two years, 100% online)
• Master of Education in Art Education (MEd-AE, 36 credits, two years, hybrid – online courses plus two 2-week summer residencies)
• Master of Education in Gifted Education (MEd-GE, 36 credits, 100% online)
• Masters in Management in Healthcare Management (MMHM, 42 credits, 100% online, optional Executive track)
• Master of Fine Arts in Creative writing (MFA-CW, 48 credits, two years, low-residency) — with additional Second Genre option (+12 credits)

Converse’s online courses are delivered using Moodle. Note that some of these programs may have in-person internship requirements.

Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia College (CC, est. 1854) is a private, nonprofit institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church. One of the country’s oldest women’s colleges, it allows male students into select programs, including those that are graduate and/or online. U.S. News & World Report ranked Columbia on three college review lists for 2019: Regional Universities South, Best Value Schools, Best Colleges for Veterans. Notable CC alumni include bridal designer and TV personality Lori Allen (Yes to the Dress).

Columbia offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees, plus certificates. In addition to six online bachelor’s programs, CC has three online master’s programs:

• Master of Arts in Athletic Coaching (MAAC), 30 credits, one year minimum)
• Master of Arts in Criminal Justice (MACJ, 30 credits minimum)
• Master of Arts in Healthcare Administration (MAHA, 30 credits)

Most courses for these programs run eight weeks in length and allow for students to continue working. A capstone project may be part of the curriculum.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Alverno College (AC, est. 1887) is a private, nonprofit institution affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church, and is one of the largest women’s colleges in the USA. While undergrad programs are limited to female students, male students can take graduate programs. The college’s educational offering focuses on eight abilities: communication, analysis, problem-solving, valuing, social interaction, developing a global perspective, effective citizenship, and aesthetic engagement. The college is recognized by U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) in five of their 2019 college rankings: Most Innovative Schools, Best Value Schools, Regional Universities Midwest, Best Colleges for Veterans, Best Undergraduate Teaching. USNWR also ranked Alverno in their top schools for ethnic diversity – Midwest, based on a 2016-17 AY enrollment that includes 18% Hispanic/Latino and 14% African American students. Notable Alverno alumni include pianist and classical music composer Marilyn Shrude.

Alverno offers associate’s through doctorate level degrees, plus certificate programs — with over 60 areas of study in total. It has three online degrees: a Bachelor’s in Business; a flexible hybrid Doctor Nurse Practitioner DNP; and a one relevant program — Master of Music Therapy (MMT), with most classes offered online. The MMT requires on-campus presence of up to one week in each summer semester (full-time students). The curriculum consists of 36 credits, with half for core courses and the other half for electives. Alverno has a decades-long reputation for music therapy, and this is the state’s first program.

Los Angeles, California

Mount Saint Mary’s University (MSMU LA, est. 1925) is a private, nonprofit institution affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. It serves students on two campuses and online, and is home to the non-profit Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media. Founded by the award-winning actress herself, the institute has a mission to achieve gender balance in media and entertainment, as well as reduce stereotyping of female characters in content aimed at children under 12.

Recognition for the university includes that from Money Magazine (#1 U.S. college for adding value 2014) and U.S. News & World Report (2019: Best Value Schools; Regional Universities West). Its student diversity (60% Hispanic, 14% Asian/Pacific Islander, 7% African American) has partially played a role in the creation over two dozen winners of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowship for Aspiring Teachers of Color (the most for any college in the country). Both campuses have collectively been filmed in numerous movies and TV shows, including Spider-Man 3 and The Princess Diaries.

MSMU offers associate’s through doctorate level degrees, plus certificate programs. It has a number of online undergrad degrees, and one online master’s: Master of Fine Arts Creative Writing (MFA-CW). This is a 36-credit, interdisciplinary program typically requiring two years of study. It is designed for students intending to write professionally, in such formats as “novel, short story, playwriting, poetry, screenplay and non-fiction.” Sample courses include: Fiction Writing; Creative Non-Fiction Writing; Writing for the Screen. Note: In 2017, MSMU announced an upcoming online Master of Business Administration program (with an initial residency requirement at program start). Please contact the university for more information.

Staunton, Virginia

Mary Baldwin University (MBU, est. 1842) is a private, nonprofit institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). It serves students at two campuses, four learning centers, and online. Originally founded as a female seminary and traditionally a women’s college, men have been allowed into some on-campus programs since 2017. Still, some programs are exclusively for women, including at the university’s Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership. The university has a lengthy list of accolades, including from: U.S. News & World Report (2019: Best Value Schools South, Best Regional Universities South; Best Colleges for Veterans South, Best Online Bachelor’s Programs); Princeton Review (2019: Best Regional Colleges; previous: Top Master’s Universities); Washington Monthly (2018: Best Bang for the Buck – Southeast); Forbes magazine (2017: Top Colleges); Victory Media (Military Friendly School 2018-19). Notable MBU alumni include Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist Susan Schmidt and Golden Age actress Tallulah Bankhead.

MBMU offers bachelor’s through doctorate level degrees, plus certificate programs — including over 30 online programs collectively. In addition to over a dozen online undergrad degrees and an online post-professional doctorate, it has 12 online master’s programs, including concentration options, excluding track or dual-degree options:

• Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (MS-ABA, 35 credits)
• Master of Education in Autism Spectrum Disorders (MEd-ASD, 34 credits)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA, 30 credits)
• Master of Education in English as a Second Language (MEd-ESL, 35 credits)
• Master of Education in Environment-Based Learning (MEd-EBL, 36 credits)
• Master of Education in Gifted Education (MEd-GE, 35 credit)
• Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA, 39 credits, two concentration options: Health Systems Leadership or Quality and Systems Safety) – with dual-degree options MHA/MBA or MHA/MSN (48 credits each)
• Master of Science in Higher Education (MSHE)
• Master of Education in Leadership (MEd, 34 credits)
• Master of Science in Nursing in Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality (MSN-PSHQ, 36 credits) with two dual-degree options: MSN/MBA, MSN/MHA (both 48 credits)
• Master of Education in Reading Education (MEd-RE, 37 credits)
• Master of Education in Special Education (MEd, 34 credits) — with additional Endorsement option

Note: Some of the MEd programs require fieldwork and/or practicums, and may also include automatically earning an academic certificate via program completion.

Baltimore, Maryland

Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU, est. 1873) is a private, nonprofit institution affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. It is one of the oldest women’s colleges in the country and the only one in the state. The university claims the title of being the first Catholic women’s college in the country “to award the four-year baccalaureate degree.”

Currently, male students are allowed into the Adult Undergraduate college (art-time, evening, weekend, and online) and into graduate programs. U.S. News & World Report recognized the university in two of their college ranking lists: Best Value Schools; Regional Universities North. Notable NDMU alumni include breast cancer specialist Dr. Susan Love and Brigadier General Elizabeth Hoisington (one of the U.S. Army’s first women general).

NDMU offers bachelor’s through doctoral level degrees, plus certificate programs. In addition to three online bachelor’s and one online doctorate program, it has four relevant online programs:

• Master of Arts in Contemporary Communication (MACC, 36 credits, 100% online)
• Master of Arts in Gifted and Talented Education (MAGTE, 36 credits, 100% online)
• Master of Science in Analytics (MSA, 36 credits, 100% online)
• Master of Science in Risk Management (MSRM, 30 credits, 100% online)

The NDMU online experience includes access to 24/7 help desk (via phone, email, chat), a success coach, on-campus tutoring and more.

Gainesville, Georgia

Brenau University (Brenau, est. 1878) is a private, nonprofit institution originally founded as a female seminary, but has no religious affiliation. It serves students on five campuses and online, including the Women’s College at this main campus. Nearly 2/3 of all students are adults (25-44), and almost 1/3 of students take some online courses. Male students are allowed into graduate and online programs, as well as select on-campus undergrad programs (outside of the Women’s College).

U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) recognized Brenau in three of their 2019 college rankings: Best Value Schools; Regional Universities South; Best Colleges for Veterans. Adding to the latter, Brenau was designated a Military Friendly School in 2017 by Victory Media. Notable alumni of Brenau’s Academy include Mad Men costume designer Katherine Jane Bryant.

Brenau offers associate’s through doctorate level degrees, plus certificate programs. In addition to a dozen online undergrad degrees (including concentrations), plus several graduate certificate and endorsement programs, and several online doctorates, there are eight online master’s program majors, plus dozens of concentrations or tracks, collectively — too many to list in full. (See Brenau Web site for program credit requirements.)

• MA Communication and Media Studies (MA-CMS)
• Master’s Accounting (MAcc)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA, 18 concentrations)
• Master of Education (MEd, 4 concentrations)
• Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design (MFA)
• Master’s of Science in Applied Gerontology (MSAG)
• Master’s of Science in Entrepreneurship (MSE)
• Master’s of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL, 17 concentrations including General)

Brenau introduced online programs in 1998. Currently, they are 100% online and are delivered through Canvas LMS (Learning Management System) software. There are six start dates per year, with a ratio of 11-to-1 students to faculty.

Washington, DC

Trinity Washington University (TWU, est. 1897) is a private, nonprofit institution affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. While it is designated a women’s college, male students are accepted into some of its schools/programs. U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) recognized Trinity in their 2019 Regional Universities North college ranking. Notable Trinity alumni include politicians/political advisors such as Nancy Pelosi and Kellyanne Conway. Other notables include Cathie Black (publisher, Hearst Magazines) and Caryle Murphy (Pulitzer Prize winning author).

Trinity offers associate’s through master’s level degree programs. It has one relevant online program: a hybrid Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT), with combination of in-person weekend classes and online learning. This is a 72-credit program and includes two 12-week Fieldwork requirements in addition to five semesters of full-time study. Example courses include: Occupational Development Across the Lifespan; Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology; Functional Neuroscience: Sensory-motor Foundations of Occupation. Start dates are limited to the Fall semester.

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cedar Crest College (CCC, est. 1867) is a private, nonprofit institution with former ties to the United Church of Christ. Male students are accepted into weekend, evening and online programs, and select on-campus daytime programs. Publishers recognizing Cedar Crests’s academic offering include: U.S. News & World Report (2019: Best Value Regional Colleges, Regional Colleges North, Best Colleges for Veterans Regional North); MONEY Magazine (Best Colleges for Your Money 2018); Wall Street Journal (student engagement). Notable CCC alumni include Judy McGrath, one-time CEO of MTV Networks, and author Suzanne Fisher.

CCC offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees, plus certificate programs. In addition to select bachelor’s and doctoral online programs, there are three online master’s degrees and several post-master’s certificates:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA, 36 credits, choice of online or hybrid, min. one year, three start dates)
• Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (MFA-CW, low-residency of three 15-day workshops in Europe, single- or dual-genre options)
• Master in Nutrition (MN, 39 credits including six for practicum/capstone work)

Note: Further online programs are in development. Contact admissions for more information.

West Hartford, Connecticut

University of Saint Joseph (USJ, est. 1932) is a private, nonprofit institution affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. While still designated a women’s college, the university announced plans to admit male students starting Fall 2018 to full-time undergrad programs. Students are served primarily on this campus, with select programs at the Hartford campus. The university boasts a half-dozen Fulbright Scholars on faculty, and students have brought it the Sportsmanship Award in multiple years. It is also a Yellow Ribbon school, offering certain benefits for veterans. USJ has ranking recognition from a number of college review publishers such as MONEY Magazine (Colleges That Add the Most Value) and U.S. News & World Report (2019: Best Value Schools, Best Value for Regional Universities, Best Regional Universities North, plus top state rankings).

USJ offers over 25 bachelor’s through doctorate level degrees, plus certificate programs. In addition two online nursing programs (RN to BSN; Doctor in Nursing Practice) and five certificate programs (health, environment), it has four online master’s programs:

• Master of Science in Biochemistry (30 credits, thesis or non-thesis tracks)
• Master of Science in Biology (30 credits, plus three optional certificate choices)
• Master of Science in Chemistry (30 credits, thesis or non-thesis tracks)
• Master of Science in Nutrition (30 credits)

Online courses are delivered using the Blackboard LMS (learning management system). These programs are designed for working adults and as such, students can start in any semester and do not have to take courses each and every semester. Note: Some of these programs may require additional courses for admission if students do not have a suitable bachelor’s degree.

Saint Paul, Minnesota

St Catherine University (St. Kate, est. 1905) is a private, nonprofit institution affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. According to Forbes magazine, St. Kate is in one of the safest cities in the country (#1 in 2009). The university also lays claim to being the largest women’s college. Male students are accepted into select undergrad programs (associate’s degrees) and into graduate programs. St. Kate has a second campus in Minneapolis, and also serves students online.

The university was recognized by U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) in five of their 2019 college review lists: Best Value Schools; Most Innovative Schools; Regional Universities Midwest; Best Colleges for Veterans; Best Undergraduate Teaching. Notable St. Kate’s alumni include award-winning novelist Kelly Barnhill and actress Nancy Youngblut (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Voyager, Cold Case, Dr. Quinn and others).

St. Kate offers associate’s through doctorate level degrees, plus certificate programs, in over 100 fields. In addition to some online bachelor’s and doctoral degrees, it has seven online or hybrid master’s programs:

• Masters in Interpreting Studies and Communication Equity (MAISCE; 32 credits; 2-, 3-, 4-year study options; 4-day initial residency)
• Master of Arts in Education (MAED; 31 credits; three concentrations; 18 months)
• Master of Education: Online Montessori (AM2; 31 credits –15 credits granted to Montessori-certified teachers, with alternate MAED option for non-certified students; one year;)
• Master of Health Informatics (MHI; 38 credits; 28 months)
• Master of Social Work (MSW; 38-56 credits; hybrid delivery; two tracks: Regular or Advanced Standing; 1-3 years)
• Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Educator (MSN; 32 credits; two years)
• Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS; 36 credits; primarily on-campus with some online options; optional certificate program; two years)

Note: Some of these programs have hybrid STEM courses and/or some on-campus presence required, and/or in-person internships. Some also require relevant professional certification for admission. Some dual-degree hybrid options are also available.

Omaha, Nebraska

College of Saint Mary (CSM, est. 1923) is a private, nonprofit institution affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church, and the only women’s college in a five-state region around it. It’s mission, like many other women’s colleges, is to “help women develop a greater sense of self and self-worth and a confidence that they can take out into the world to make a difference for all.” U.S. News & World Report recognized the university in two of its 2019 college review lists: Best Value Schools, Regional Universities Midwest. The university has also been picked “to participate in the second annual Diversity, Civility, and the Liberal Arts Institute, to be held in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 2–5, 2019.”

CSM offers associate’s through doctorate level degrees, plus certificate programs. In addition to online doctoral and specialist degrees, plus online endorsements, it has two online or hybrid master’s programs:

• Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL, 30 credits, 12 months, online)
• Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT, four concentrations and one endorsement, mix of online and on-campus courses)

CSM was offering an online Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Leader (MSN) up to Fall 2015, and plans to bring it back effective Spring 2019.

Roanoke, Virginia

Hollins University (Hollins, est. 1842) is a private, nonprofit institution originally founded as a seminary. It claims title to being one of the country’s oldest women’s colleges, serving female students at all study levels and male students in graduate programs. U.S. News & World Report recognized Hollins in two of their 2019 college review lists: Best Value Schools; National Liberal Arts Colleges. Notable Hollins alumni include numerous writers, including Pulitzer Prize winners Annie Dillard and Henry Taylor, and Man Booker Prize Kiran Desai.

Hollins offers bachelor’s and master’s level degrees — nearly 40 majors in total — plus certificate programs. It has two relevant online programs:

• Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (MATL, 40 credits; for Pre-12 educators; requires completion of thesis)
• Master of Arts in Liberal Studies – Leadership concentration (MALS, 40-41 credits – including transfer credits from U of Virginia Leadership Certificate program, 1-2 years) — other concentrations in Humanities, Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts, and Interdisciplinary Studies may have online options.

Some of these programs require certain professional licensing for admission. See site or contact Hollins for details.

Pepper Pike, Ohio

Ursuline College (UC, est. 1871) is a private, nonprofit institution affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. While Ursuline states an undergraduate focus on women (in terms of topics, learning approaches, women’s leadership styles, etc.), it does allow male students into all levels of academic programs. Based on U.S. Dept. of Education data, Ursuline enjoyed the position of “most affordable private, liberal arts college in Ohio for three consecutive years.” Other accomplishments include a 100% employment rate for nursing graduates post-licensure, and 40% rate for student athletes with high grade point averages being named to their division’s Academic All-Conference Team (2017-18). U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) recognized Ursuline in two of their 2019 college review lists: Best Value Schools, Regional Universities Midwest.

UC offers bachelor’s through doctorate level degrees, plus certificate programs. In addition to online bachelor’s programs and graduate endorsements, it has one online master’s degree: a Master of Science in Nursing – Leadership (MSN). The program, which is accredited by CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education), consists of seven core course plus five Leadership Track courses. Example core courses include: Health Care Informatics and Project Management; Health Care Policy/Managing Health Service Organizations; Health Care Organizations and Finance/Economics and Finance in Health Services Management. Graduates of this MSN gain skills in systems and management suitable for nursing leadership roles.

Boston, Massachusetts

Simmons University (Simmons, est. 1899) is a private, nonprofit women’s institution that allows men into graduate programs. Simmons is recognized in college review lists by several publishers: U.S. News & World Report (2019: Best Value Schools – North, Best Colleges – Regional Universities North, Business Programs; previous: Best Graduate Schools – nursing, American Best Online Graduate Nursing, top 50 schools for health care management); Princeton Review (Top Institutions, #1 MBA program with Greatest Opportunity for Women); Forbes magazine (best colleges); Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (best values – private universities); Eos Foundation’s Women’s Power Gap Report (#1 gender leadership for universities 2018). Many Simmons graduates have found success in various walks of life, including: writing, film, news journalism, entertainment, business, education, health, architecture and more.

Simmons offers bachelor’s through doctorate level degrees, plus certificate programs. In addition to online degrees at the bachelor’s, specialist and doctorate levels, it has seven online master’s programs, excluding concentration/track options:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA, 48 credits, HealthCare or Women’s Leadership concentrations)
• Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS, 36 credits, online or in-person or combo, optional Archives Management Concentration)
• Master of Public Health (MPH, 45 credits, hybrid — has in-person immersion experiences, 21 months)
• Master of Science in Behavior Analysis (MSBA, 40 credits, 19 months, online synchronous) – or Education Specialist (EdS-BA) for 2nd master’s
• Master of Science in Nutrition and Health Promotion (MS-NHP, 31 credits, Wellness or Entrepreneurship tracks)
• Master of Social Work (MSW, five specializations)
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN, 48 or 68 credits, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or RN to MSN tracks)

Some of these programs may have dual-degree (bachelor’s and master’s) options. Contact Simmons for more information.

Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Bay Path University (BPU, est. 1897) is a private, nonprofit institution serving students on five campuses and online. Primarily a women’s institution, male students are accepted into both on-campus and online graduate programs. (Note: while BPU has online undergrad programs, they are women-only.) The university also has a commitment to ensure the diversity of the student population. Forbes Magazine recognized Bay Path for its financial health (scoring a B, 2013), while U.S. News & World Report ranked it in two of its 2019 college review lists (Most Innovative Schools, Regional Universities North).

BPU offers associate’s through doctorate level degrees, plus certificate programs. In addition to online associate’s, bachelor’s and doctorate programs, it offers 16 online master’s programs, excluding concentrations/tracks:

• Master of Science in Accounting (30 credits, online, flex schedule – 8, 12 or 24 months)
• Master of Science (MS) or Education Specialist (EdS) in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA, 36, 39 or 45 credits, depending on track selected, choice of 100% online or a mix of online and on-campus courses)
• Master of Science in Applied Data Science (MS-ADS, 36 credits, 100% online courses, Generalist or Specialist tracks)
• Master of Business Administration — Entrepreneurial Thinking and Innovative Practices (MBA, 36 credits, choice of 100% online, blended or on-campus)
• Master of Science in Communications (MSComm, 36 credits, choice of 100% online, blended or on-campus)
• Master of Science in Communications and Information Management (MS-CIM, 36 credits, choice of 100% online, blended or on-campus)
• Master of Fine Arts – Creative Nonfiction Writing (MFA, 39 credits, 100% online)
• Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management (MSCM, 36 credits, 100% online courses)
• Master of Science in Healthcare Management (MSHM, 36 credits, 100% online courses)
• Master of Science in Higher Education Administration (MS-HEA, 36 credits, 100% online courses)
• Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM, 36 credits, choice of 100% online, blended or on-campus)
• Master of Science in Leadership and Negotiation (MSLN, 36 credits, 100% online courses)
• Master of Science in Nonprofit Management and Philanthropy (MS-NMP, 36 credits, choice of 100% online, blended or on-campus)
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN, 36 credits, 100% online courses)
• Master of Public Health (MPH, 42 credits, 100% online courses)
• Master of Science in Strategic Fundraising and Philanthropy (MS-SFP, 36 credits, choice of 100% online or blended courses)

Some of the above programs offer concentration options. Part-time tracks are available for some programs. GMAT or GRE may not be required. See individual degree pages on Bay Path website for more details.