Basic Certificate in Nursing
Education Levels of Nursing Majors
During the 2017-2018 academic year, 1,389 students earned their basic certificate in nursing. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 150,125 |
| Associate’s Degree | 80,167 |
| Master’s Degree | 48,419 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7,921 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,082 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,530 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,389 |
Earnings of Nursing Majors With Basic Certificate
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for nursing majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for nursing majors who have their basic certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in nursing. About 87.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 179 |
| Women | 1,210 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 61 |
| Black or African American | 167 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 266 |
| White | 790 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 94 |
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing that offer basic certificate.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 45,888 |
| Allied Health Professions | 22,861 |
| Allied Health Services | 20,795 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 16,548 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 9,857 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Image Credit: By Aleksahgabrielle under License
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