Master’s Degrees in Nursing Education
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Education Levels of Nursing Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,416 people earned their master's degree in nursing education. This earns it the #53 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nursing education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,416 |
| Graduate Certificate | 209 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 132 |
Earnings of Nursing Education Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for nursing education students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in nursing education. About 93.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 215 |
| Women | 3,201 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing education master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 154 |
| Black or African American | 310 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 408 |
| White | 2,146 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 389 |
Most Popular Nursing Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 163 colleges that offer a master’s degree in nursing education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nursing education majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,404 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,541 people received their master's degree in nursing education from WGU. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for nursing education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Capella University. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 492 people received their master's degree in nursing education from Capella University. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
The University of Texas at Arlington is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing education. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their master's degree in nursing education from UT Arlington. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing education. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their master's degree in nursing education from UOPX - Arizona. About 93% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for nursing education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wilmington University. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,216 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in nursing education from Wilmington University. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
National University College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing education. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,448 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,448 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in nursing education from National University College. Around 99% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for nursing education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,438 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in nursing education from IWU. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for nursing education majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at El Paso. Each year, around 24,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in nursing education from UTEP. Of these students, 75% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Framingham State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,680 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in nursing education from Framingham State. Of these students, 100% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stony Brook University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing education. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in nursing education from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 99% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mount St. Joseph University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,412 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in nursing education from Mount St. Joe. Of these students, 100% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cardinal Stritch University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,744 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in nursing education from Cardinal Stritch. About 100% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
SUNY Empire State College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing education. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in nursing education from SUNY Empire. Of these students, 92% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas Woman's University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing education. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in nursing education from TWU. About 91% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for nursing education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Carlow University. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,402 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,054 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in nursing education from Carlow. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
Northeastern State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing education. Each year, around 7,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,285 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,802 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in nursing education from NSU. Of these students, 88% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,548 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,113 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in nursing education from Nebraska Methodist College.
SUNY Delhi comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing education. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in nursing education from SUNY Delhi. About 90% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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