Master’s Degrees in Nursing Education
Education Levels of Nursing Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,411 people earned their master's degree in nursing education. This earns it the #53 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 education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,411 |
| Graduate Certificate | 214 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 114 |
| Associate Degree | 89 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 22 |
Earnings of Nursing Education 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 nursing education students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in nursing education. About 92.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 247 |
| Women | 3,164 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing education master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 159 |
| Black or African American | 350 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 475 |
| White | 2,068 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 351 |
Most Popular Nursing Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 163 colleges that offer a master’s degree in nursing education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nursing education majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,541 people received their master's degree in nursing education from WGU. About 95% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Arlington is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing education. 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, 142 people received their master's degree in nursing education from UT Arlington. About 94% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing education. 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 $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their master's degree in nursing education from UOPX - Arizona. About 92% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
National University College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing education. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,314 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in nursing education from National University College. Of these students, 78% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for nursing education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wilmington University. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in nursing education from Wilmington University. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 99% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for nursing education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,731 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in nursing education from IWU. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for nursing education majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at El Paso. Each year, around 24,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in nursing education from UTEP. Of these students, 86% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Framingham State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing education. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in nursing education from Framingham State. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
Stony Brook University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in nursing education from SUNY Stony Brook. About 100% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Mount St. Joseph University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in nursing education from Mount St. Joe.
SUNY Empire State College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in nursing education from SUNY Empire. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Texas Woman's University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing education. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in nursing education from TWU. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for nursing education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Carlow University. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,376 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in nursing education from Carlow. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Northeastern State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing education. Each year, around 7,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,623 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,018 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in nursing education from NSU. About 92% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing education. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,249 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in nursing education from Nebraska Methodist College. Of these students, 92% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
SUNY Delhi comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in nursing education from SUNY Delhi. Of these students, 100% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
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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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