Clinical Nurse Leader Master’s Degrees
There are 24 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Clinical Nurse Leader. This degree is more popular with female students, and about51% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.5% of Clinical Nurse Leader graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Clinical Nurse Leader Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 434 degrees were awarded toClinical Nurse Leader majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Clinical Nurse Leader at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 421 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Clinical Nurse Leader Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Clinical Nurse Leader 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)
The data on debt ranges for Clinical Nurse Leader majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 89.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 44 |
| Women | 369 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Clinical Nurse Leader graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 202 | 48.9% |
| Asian | 46 | 11.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 10.9% |
| Black or African American | 83 | 20.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 15 | 3.6% |
| International Students | 2 | 0.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Clinical Nurse Leader Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 44 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Clinical Nurse Leader. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Clinical Nurse Leader students seeking a master's degree is Capella University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Leader from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Leader majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Leader from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Leader here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Leader majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Leader from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Leader here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of San Diego is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Leader majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 37 master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Leader in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Leader here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pacific Lutheran University is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Leader majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Leader from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Leader. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Leader from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Curry College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Leader. This school awarded 17 master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Leader in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Xavier University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Leader. This school awarded 10 master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Leader in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Leader majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Leader from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Leader here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine at Augusta is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Leader majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Leader from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi College is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Leader majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Leader from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Leader. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Leader from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chamberlain University-Illinois is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Leader majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Leader from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Leader here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bushnell University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Leader. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Leader in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Leader here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Morningside University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Leader. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Leader from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Leader here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Queens University of Charlotte comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Leader. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Leader in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Leader here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Leader. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Leader from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Upstate comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Leader. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Leader in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Leader here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moravian University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Leader. This school awarded 2 master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Leader in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Leader here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sentara College of Health Sciences comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Leader. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Leader from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Leader here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Clinical Nurse Leader that also offer master’s degrees.
| 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 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.