Master’s Degrees in Geriatric Nurse/Nursing
Education Levels of Geriatric Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 443 people earned their master's degree in geriatric nursing. This earns it the #247 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 geriatric nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 443 |
| Graduate Certificate | 81 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 42 |
Earnings of Geriatric Nursing Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for geriatric nursing majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for geriatric nursing students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in geriatric nursing. About 85.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 65 |
| Women | 378 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geriatric nursing master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 293 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 24 |
Most Popular Geriatric Nursing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 38 colleges that offer a master’s degree in geriatric nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for geriatric nursing students seekinga master's degree is Maryville University of Saint Louis. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Maryville U. About 88% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geriatric nursing. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from U-M. Of these students, 96% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Keuka College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geriatric nursing. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,539 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Keuka College. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Rhode Island College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geriatric nursing. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,481 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from RIC. About 86% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for geriatric nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Graceland University - Lamoni. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,796 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Graceland Lamoni.
George Washington University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geriatric nursing. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from GWU. Of these students, 92% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for geriatric nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. Roughly 29,300 attend the school each year. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from IUPUI. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern Indiana is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geriatric nursing. Each year, around 10,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,751 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,447 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from USI. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for geriatric nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Seton Hall University. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Seton Hall. Of these students, 93% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Caribbean University - Bayamon is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geriatric nursing. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Caribbean University - Bayamon. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Oakland University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geriatric nursing. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Oakland. About 93% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for geriatric nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Akron Main Campus. Roughly 16,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,399 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,325 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from University of Akron Main Campus. Of these students, 88% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for geriatric nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from OHIO Athens. About 76% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Case Western Reserve University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geriatric nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Case Western.
Hunter College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geriatric nursing. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Hunter. Of these students, 92% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Mary Hardin - Baylor is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geriatric nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from UMHB. About 100% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Malone University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geriatric nursing. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Malone.
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References
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