Geriatric Nursing Master’s Degrees
There are 45 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Geriatric Nursing. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.3% of Geriatric Nursing graduates were international students.
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of Geriatric Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 641 people earned theirGeriatric Nursing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Geriatric Nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 601 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 40 |
Earnings of Geriatric Nursing Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Geriatric Nursing of $80,149 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Geriatric Nursing students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 85.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 65 |
| Women | 381 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Geriatric Nursing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 274 | 61.4% |
| Asian | 52 | 11.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 9.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 18 | 4.0% |
| International Students | 6 | 1.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Geriatric Nursing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 68 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Geriatric Nursing. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Geriatric Nursing students seeking a master's degree is CUNY Hunter College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing. This school awarded 82 master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maryville University of Saint Louis is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
MGH Institute of Health Professions comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Spring Arbor University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 28 master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Herzing University-Madison comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Graceland University-Lamoni is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Coast University-Orange County comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Husson University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing. This school awarded 14 master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Seattle University is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 14 master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oakland University is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Joseph's College of Maine comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Indiana comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rhode Island College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing. This school awarded 11 master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Seton Hall University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 10 master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Explore Geriatric Nursing by State
Alabama
California
District of Columbia
Idaho
Kansas
Maryland
Mississippi
Nevada
New York
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Utah
West Virginia
Alaska
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Oregon
South Dakota
Vermont
Wisconsin
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Geriatric Nursing 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.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.