Graduate Certificates in Registered Nursing
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Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 819 people earned their graduate certificate in registered nursing. This earns it the #37 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in registered nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 19,942 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,105 |
| Graduate Certificate | 819 |
Earnings of Registered Nursing Majors With Graduate Certificates
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 estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in registered nursing. About 86.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 111 |
| Women | 708 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of registered nursing graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 75 |
| Black or African American | 121 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72 |
| White | 412 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 133 |
Most Popular Registered Nursing Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 101 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in registered nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Regis College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for registered nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,968 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from Regis College. About 82% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in registered nursing. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from Columbia. Of these students, 88% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
National University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in registered nursing. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from National University. Of these students, 82% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from Ohio State.
The 4th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Drexel University. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from Drexel. Of these students, 96% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Central Florida comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in registered nursing. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from UCF. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Thomas Jefferson University. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,509 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from Thomas Jefferson University. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
University of Michigan - Flint comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in registered nursing. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,234 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from UM Flint. Of these students, 88% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is California State University - Los Angeles. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from Cal State LA. About 76% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Grand Canyon 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, 14 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from Grand Canyon University. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Waynesburg University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in registered nursing. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from Waynesburg. About 92% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Kentucky comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in registered nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,583 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from UK. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Auburn University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in registered nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from Auburn. About 100% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Emory University. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from Emory. Of these students, 89% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Johns Hopkins University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from Johns Hopkins.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in registered nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from OHIO Athens. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is William Paterson University of New Jersey. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,192 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,411 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from William Paterson University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in registered nursing. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from UNM. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Indiana State University. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,884 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from Indiana State. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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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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