Master’s Degrees in Geriatric Nurse/Nursing
Education Levels of Geriatric Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 443 people earned their master's degree in geriatric nursing. This earns it the #247 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 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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for geriatric nursing majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for geriatric nursing majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in geriatric nursing. About 85.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 65 |
| Women | 378 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geriatric nursing master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 293 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 24 |
Most Popular Geriatric Nursing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 38 colleges that offer a master’s degree in geriatric nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for geriatric nursing students seekinga master's degree is Maryville University of Saint Louis. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Maryville U. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geriatric nursing. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from U-M. About 96% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for geriatric nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Keuka College. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. 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, 27 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Keuka College. Of these students, 89% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rhode Island College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geriatric nursing. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,481 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from RIC. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Graceland University - Lamoni is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geriatric nursing. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. 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, 19 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Graceland Lamoni.
University of Southern Indiana comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 16 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from USI. Of these students, 54% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geriatric nursing. Roughly 29,300 attend the school each year. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from IUPUI. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for geriatric nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Washington University. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the 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, 16 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from GWU. About 92% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Seton Hall University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geriatric nursing. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Seton Hall. About 93% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Caribbean University - Bayamon comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geriatric nursing. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Caribbean University - Bayamon. Of these students, 75% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oakland University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geriatric nursing. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Oakland. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
University of Akron Main Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geriatric nursing. Roughly 16,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,399 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,325 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from University of Akron Main Campus. About 88% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geriatric nursing. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from OHIO Athens. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geriatric nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Case Western.
The 17th most popular school in the country for geriatric nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hunter College. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Hunter. About 92% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Mary Hardin - Baylor comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geriatric nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from UMHB. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for geriatric nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Malone University. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Malone.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geriatric nursing 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
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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