Graduate Certificates in Geriatric Nurse/Nursing
Education Levels of Geriatric Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 81 people earned their graduate certificate in geriatric nursing. This makes it the 257th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in geriatric nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 443 |
| Graduate Certificate | 81 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 42 |
Earnings of Geriatric Nursing Majors With Graduate Certificates
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 geriatric nursing majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in geriatric nursing. About 86.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11 |
| Women | 70 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geriatric nursing graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 49 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Geriatric Nursing Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 38 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in geriatric nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Massachusetts - Boston comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geriatric nursing. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,905 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in geriatric nursing from UMass Boston. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Keuka College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geriatric nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,539 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in geriatric nursing from Keuka College. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Nevada - Reno is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geriatric nursing. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,876 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,792 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in geriatric nursing from UNR. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for geriatric nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Old Dominion University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in geriatric nursing from Old Dominion.
University of Southern Indiana comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geriatric nursing. Each year, around 10,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,751 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,447 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in geriatric nursing from USI.
Seattle University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geriatric nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,235 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in geriatric nursing from Seattle U. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for geriatric nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Graceland University - Lamoni. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,796 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in geriatric nursing from Graceland Lamoni.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geriatric nursing. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,738 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in geriatric nursing from NSU.
Mount Saint Mary College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geriatric nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,820 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in geriatric nursing from Mount Saint Mary.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geriatric nursing. 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, 2 people received their graduate certificate in geriatric nursing from IUPUI.
The 14th most popular school in the country for geriatric nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is George Washington University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in geriatric nursing from GWU. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oakland University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geriatric nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in geriatric nursing from Oakland.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geriatric nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in geriatric nursing from A-State.
University of Missouri - Kansas City is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geriatric nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in geriatric nursing from UMKC.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geriatric nursing that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Nursing | 1,744 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 1,092 |
| Registered Nursing | 838 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 341 |
| Nursing Practice | 275 |
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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