Master’s Degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist
Education Levels of Clinical Nurse Specialist Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 224 people earned their master's degree in clinical nurse specialist. This earns it the #278 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 clinical nurse specialist at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 224 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 37 |
| Graduate Certificate | 17 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of Clinical Nurse Specialist 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
The data on debt ranges for clinical nurse specialist majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in clinical nurse specialist. About 87.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 29 |
| Women | 195 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical nurse specialist master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 94 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 23 |
Most Popular Clinical Nurse Specialist Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 26 colleges that offer a master’s degree in clinical nurse specialist. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of San Francisco tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for clinical nurse specialist majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,070 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse specialist from USFCA. About 81% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for clinical nurse specialist majors who are seeking their master's degree is Jacksonville University. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,577 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse specialist from JU. Of these students, 92% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Worcester State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical nurse specialist. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse specialist from Worcester State. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
Dewey University - Hato Rey is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical nurse specialist. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,335 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse specialist from Dewey University - Hato Rey. Of these students, 86% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical nurse specialist. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse specialist from UT Austin. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for clinical nurse specialist majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse specialist from NYU. Of these students, 92% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical nurse specialist. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse specialist from IUPUI.
University of Detroit Mercy is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical nurse specialist. Roughly 4,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,250 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse specialist from Detroit Mercy. About 88% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
St. John Fisher College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical nurse specialist. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,566 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse specialist from Fisher. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for clinical nurse specialist majors who are seeking their master's degree is DeSales University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse specialist from DeSales.
The 14th most popular school in the country for clinical nurse specialist majors who are seeking their master's degree is Molloy College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse specialist from Molloy.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to clinical nurse specialist that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 20,308 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 13,197 |
| Nursing Administration | 6,525 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 1,656 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 1,331 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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