Master’s Degrees in Nursing Practice
Featured Nursing Practice Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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.
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 Nursing Practice Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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.
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 Nursing Practice Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 453 people earned their master's degree in nursing practice. This makes it the 289th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nursing practice at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 7,474 |
| Master’s Degree | 453 |
| Graduate Certificate | 275 |
Earnings of Nursing Practice Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for nursing practice 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 nursing practice students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in nursing practice. About 86.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 61 |
| Women | 392 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing practice master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 70 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 257 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 57 |
Most Popular Nursing Practice Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 26 colleges that offer a master’s degree in nursing practice. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for nursing practice students seekinga master's degree is Virginia Commonwealth University. Roughly 29,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from VCU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Connecticut. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from UCONN. Of these students, 84% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Emory University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing practice. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from Emory. About 86% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida Southern College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing practice. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,230 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from Florida Southern. Of these students, 75% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Palm Beach Atlantic University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing practice. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,007 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from Palm Beach Atlantic. Of these students, 96% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their master's degree is Misericordia University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from Misericordia University. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their master's degree is South University's online programs. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,732 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,056 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from South University's online programs. About 100% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Washington University. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from GWU. About 89% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of San Diego comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing practice. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from USD. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Boise State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing practice. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from Boise State. Of these students, 89% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Mary comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing practice. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,084 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from UMary. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
Fitchburg State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing practice. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,510 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from Fitchburg State. Of these students, 100% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their master's degree is Messiah University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from Messiah.
Central Connecticut State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing practice. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from CCSU. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Western New Mexico University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing practice. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,958 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from Western New Mexico University. About 60% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oakland 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, 0 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from Oakland. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Related Programs
Learn about other programs related to Nursing Practice that might interest you.
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 - Nurse Executive Leadership
Get on track to lead with your online MSN in Nurse Executive Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing practice 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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