Master’s Degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist
Featured Clinical Nurse Specialist Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
MS in Nursing - Nurse Executive Leadership
Get on track to lead with your online MSN in Nurse Executive Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University.
With the affordable and transfer-friendly online RN to BSN program at Southern New Hampshire University, you can build upon your prior educational journey and enhance your professional experience in a program designed to fit around your schedule.
BS in Nursing - RN to BSN - Accelerated RN to MSN
At Southern New Hampshire University, we understand the demands placed on today's nursing professionals. When it comes to your education, consider saving money and time by electing the RN to MSN pathway. Eligible students will complete graduate courses within their undergraduate program. This pathway allows you to gain a BSN along the way and ultimately shorten your time within the MSN Nursing Education or Population Healthcare tracks.
Featured Clinical Nurse Specialist Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
MS in Nursing - Nurse Executive Leadership
Get on track to lead with your online MSN in Nurse Executive Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University.
With the affordable and transfer-friendly online RN to BSN program at Southern New Hampshire University, you can build upon your prior educational journey and enhance your professional experience in a program designed to fit around your schedule.
BS in Nursing - RN to BSN - Accelerated RN to MSN
At Southern New Hampshire University, we understand the demands placed on today's nursing professionals. When it comes to your education, consider saving money and time by electing the RN to MSN pathway. Eligible students will complete graduate courses within their undergraduate program. This pathway allows you to gain a BSN along the way and ultimately shorten your time within the MSN Nursing Education or Population Healthcare tracks.
Education Levels of Clinical Nurse Specialist Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 224 people earned their master's degree in clinical nurse specialist. This earns it the #278 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 clinical nurse specialist at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 224 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 37 |
| Graduate Certificate | 17 |
Earnings of Clinical Nurse Specialist 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 clinical nurse specialist students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in clinical nurse specialist. About 87.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 29 |
| Women | 195 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical nurse specialist master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 94 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 23 |
Most Popular Clinical Nurse Specialist Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 26 colleges that offer a master’s degree in clinical nurse specialist. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of San Francisco tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for clinical nurse specialist majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,070 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse specialist from USFCA. Of these students, 81% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Jacksonville University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical nurse specialist. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,577 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse specialist from JU. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for clinical nurse specialist majors who are seeking their master's degree is Worcester State University. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse specialist from Worcester State. About 96% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for clinical nurse specialist majors who are seeking their master's degree is Dewey University - Hato Rey. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,335 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse specialist from Dewey University - Hato Rey. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for clinical nurse specialist majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse specialist from UT Austin. About 100% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical nurse specialist. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse specialist from NYU. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for clinical nurse specialist majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse specialist from IUPUI.
The 8th most popular school in the country for clinical nurse specialist majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Detroit Mercy. Roughly 4,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,250 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse specialist from Detroit Mercy. Of these students, 88% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
St. John Fisher College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical nurse specialist. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,566 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse specialist from Fisher. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
DeSales University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical nurse specialist. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse specialist from DeSales.
Molloy College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical nurse specialist. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse specialist from Molloy.
Related Programs
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With the affordable and transfer-friendly online RN to BSN program at Southern New Hampshire University, you can build upon your prior educational journey and enhance your professional experience in a program designed to fit around your schedule.
BS in Nursing - RN to BSN - Accelerated RN to MSN
At Southern New Hampshire University, we understand the demands placed on today's nursing professionals. When it comes to your education, consider saving money and time by electing the RN to MSN pathway. Eligible students will complete graduate courses within their undergraduate program. This pathway allows you to gain a BSN along the way and ultimately shorten your time within the MSN Nursing Education or Population Healthcare tracks.
MS in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Break into one of the most high-demand occupations in the nation with your online MSN Family Nurse Practitioner track from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to clinical nurse specialist that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 20,308 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 13,197 |
| Nursing Administration | 6,525 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 1,656 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 1,331 |
References
*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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