Master’s Degrees in Nursing
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Education Levels of Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 51,725 people earned their master's degree in nursing. This earns it the #2 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 at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 51,725 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 12,107 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5,303 |
Earnings of Nursing Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in nursing is $94,946. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $88,356 and the high is $104,625.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in nursing is $42,717. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $55,527 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $36,778.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in nursing. About 87.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,581 |
| Women | 45,144 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4,259 |
| Black or African American | 6,679 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,876 |
| White | 29,802 |
| International Students | 320 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4,789 |
Most Popular Nursing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 674 colleges that offer a master’s degree in nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Chamberlain University - Illinois comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing. Each year, around 29,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,117 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,923 people received their master's degree in nursing from Chamberlain - Illinois. Of these students, 91% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Governors University. 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, 3,210 people received their master's degree in nursing from WGU. About 90% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,655 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,935 people received their master's degree in nursing from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 90% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing. 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, 1,204 people received their master's degree in nursing from UT Arlington. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Maryville University of Saint Louis. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. 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, 839 people received their master's degree in nursing from Maryville U. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
University of South Alabama is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 780 people received their master's degree in nursing from USA. About 87% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 686 people received their master's degree in nursing from UAB. Of these students, 88% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for nursing 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, 643 people received their master's degree in nursing from Capella University. About 92% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Frontier Nursing University. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 607 people received their master's degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University. Of these students, 95% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 576 people received their master's degree in nursing from UC. Of these students, 90% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
South University's online programs is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 540 people received their master's degree in nursing from South University's online programs. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
Simmons University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 534 people received their master's degree in nursing from Simmons. Of these students, 93% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Miami Regional University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 493 people received their master's degree in nursing from Miami Regional University. Of these students, 63% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northern Kentucky University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 466 people received their master's degree in nursing from NKU. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Aspen University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 455 people received their master's degree in nursing from Aspen University. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing. 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, 436 people received their master's degree in nursing from UOPX - Arizona. About 87% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
United States University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 397 people received their master's degree in nursing from USU. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 382 people received their master's degree in nursing from UPenn. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Nursing Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 19,942 | |
| 14,527 | |
| 7,308 | |
| 1,417 | |
| 1,397 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| 17,036 | |
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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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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