Nursing Basic Certificates
There are 2,114 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Nursing. This degree is more popular with female students, and about44% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.9% of Nursing graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 311,372 people earned theirNursing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2,663 |
| Associate’s Degree | 85,232 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 153,340 |
| Master’s Degree | 56,706 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13,391 |
Earnings of Nursing Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in Nursing of $80,149 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $83,453 |
| 4 years | $80,149 |
| 5 years | $90,156 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 90.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 138 |
| Women | 1,339 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Nursing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 816 | 55.2% |
| Asian | 63 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 150 | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 340 | 23.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 46 | 3.1% |
| Race Unknown | 45 | 3.0% |
| International Students | 14 | 0.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Nursing Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 2,207 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Nursing. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Nursing students seeking a basic certificate is Chamberlain University-Illinois. This school awarded 13,367 basic certificates in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing. This school awarded 8,953 basic certificates in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7,799 people received their basic certificate in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,116 people received their basic certificate in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,948 people received their basic certificate in Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing. This school awarded 3,485 basic certificates in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Aspen University is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,999 people received their basic certificate in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Coast University-Orange County comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,760 people received their basic certificate in Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,491 people received their basic certificate in Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing. This school awarded 1,481 basic certificates in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Alabama is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,440 people received their basic certificate in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing. This school awarded 1,401 basic certificates in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1,335 basic certificates in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,160 people received their basic certificate in Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,154 people received their basic certificate in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing. This school awarded 1,142 basic certificates in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rasmussen University-Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing. This school awarded 1,063 basic certificates in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,053 people received their basic certificate in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Kentucky University is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1,035 basic certificates in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Frontier Nursing University is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,021 people received their basic certificate in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nursing Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 256,965 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 14,847 |
| Nursing Practice | 9,206 |
| Nursing Administration | 7,911 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 4,379 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Nursing that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 99,987 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 90,379 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 90,166 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 80,693 |
| Public Health | 41,086 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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