Clinical Nurse Specialist Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist is offered at 23 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about64% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.6% of Clinical Nurse Specialist graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Clinical Nurse Specialist Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 321 students earned theirClinical Nurse Specialist majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Clinical Nurse Specialist at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 273 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 40 |
Earnings of Clinical Nurse Specialist Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist 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 Specialist majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist. About 86.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 34 |
| Women | 218 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Clinical Nurse Specialist graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86 | 34.1% |
| Asian | 62 | 24.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 | 27.0% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 4.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 5.6% |
| Race Unknown | 6 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 4 | 1.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Clinical Nurse Specialist Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 46 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Clinical Nurse Specialist students seeking a master's degree is University of San Francisco. This school awarded 140 master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Worcester State University is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Specialist majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 26 master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Robert Morris University is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Specialist majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Jacksonville University is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Specialist majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist 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 Detroit Mercy comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist. This school awarded 14 master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Universidad Adventista de las Antillas comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist. This school awarded 11 master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Specialist majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Specialist 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 Specialist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
LeTourneau University is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Specialist majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dewey University-Hato Rey is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Specialist majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Indiana comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DeSales University is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Specialist majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Molloy University is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Specialist majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St. John Fisher University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Northwest comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Christian University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Carolina University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Loma Linda University is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Specialist majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2 master's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist 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 Specialist 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
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