Graduate Certificates in Nursing
Education Levels of Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,204 people earned their graduate certificate in nursing. This earns it the #4 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 153,413 |
| Associate Degree | 82,967 |
| Master’s Degree | 49,855 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13,058 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5,204 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,434 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,183 |
Earnings of Nursing Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in nursing is $112,433. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $84,071 to a high of $125,220.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in nursing is $9,519. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $9,519 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,519.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $113.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in nursing. About 87.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 673 |
| Women | 4,531 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 468 |
| Black or African American | 1,044 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 603 |
| White | 2,573 |
| International Students | 28 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 488 |
Most Popular Nursing Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 400 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for nursing students seekinga graduate certificate 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, 352 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from Maryville U. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Data shows that Maryville U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,433.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from UC. About 84% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Cincinnati - Main Campus nursing graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $112,433.
University of South Alabama is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from USA. About 87% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of South Alabama nursing graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $112,433.
Frontier Nursing University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from Frontier Nursing University. About 97% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Frontier Nursing University nursing graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $112,433.
The 5th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Regis College. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,688 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from Regis College. About 85% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in nursing at Regis College make a median salary of 112,433.
California State University - Long Beach is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from CSULB. About 86% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in nursing at California State University - Long Beach make a median salary of 112,433.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from Columbia. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in nursing at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 112,433.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from UT Arlington. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in nursing at The University of Texas at Arlington make a median salary of 112,433.
The 10th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from Liberty University. About 85% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Liberty University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,433.
Grand Canyon University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from Grand Canyon University. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Data shows that Grand Canyon University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,433.
Illinois State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from Illinois State. About 99% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Illinois State University nursing graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $112,433.
Northern Kentucky University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,512 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,206 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from NKU. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Data shows that NKU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,433.
Concordia University, Wisconsin is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from Concordia University, Wisconsin. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Concordia University, Wisconsin graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,433.
The 15th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Herzing University - Madison. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from Herzing University - Madison. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Data shows that Herzing University - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,433.
The 16th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,637 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,948 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from UT Rio Grande Valley. Of these students, 78% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley nursing graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $112,433.
Duke University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from Duke. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Duke University nursing graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $112,433.
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from RMUoHP. About 81% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in nursing at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions make a median salary of 112,433.
Ursuline College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,380 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,981 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from Ursuline College. About 84% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Ursuline College nursing graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $112,433.
University of Massachusetts - Boston is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in 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, 44 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from UMass Boston. Of these students, 86% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMass Boston graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,433.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 2,477 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 2,037 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 1,216 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 923 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 670 |
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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