Master’s Degrees in Nursing Administration
Education Levels of Nursing Administration Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,525 people earned their master's degree in nursing administration. This makes it the 21st most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nursing administration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 6,525 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 725 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 637 |
| Graduate Certificate | 110 |
| Basic Certificate | 53 |
Earnings of Nursing Administration Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for nursing administration majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for nursing administration majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in nursing administration. About 89.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 703 |
| Women | 5,822 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing administration master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 495 |
| Black or African American | 765 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 752 |
| White | 3,752 |
| International Students | 18 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 743 |
Most Popular Nursing Administration Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 210 colleges that offer a master’s degree in nursing administration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for nursing administration students seekinga master's degree is Western Governors University. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,757 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from WGU. About 92% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Grand Canyon University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing administration. 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, 792 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from Grand Canyon University. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Spring Arbor University. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,940 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,904 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 381 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from Spring Arbor. Of these students, 83% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
West Coast University - Orange County is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing administration. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,558 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,719 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 317 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from West Coast University - Orange County. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 86% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Arlington is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing administration. 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, 267 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from UT Arlington. Of these students, 90% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Liberty University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing administration. 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, 220 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from Liberty University. Of these students, 81% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing administration. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from CU Anschutz. About 90% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing administration. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from SNHU. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Stony Brook University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing administration. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 90% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Sacred Heart University. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from Sacred Heart. About 92% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lewis University. Roughly 6,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,592 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,210 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from Lewis. Of these students, 89% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida National University - Main Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing administration. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from Florida National University - Main Campus. About 84% of this group were women, and 98% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wilmington University. Each year, around 14,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from Wilmington University. About 79% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Queens University of Charlotte. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from Queens. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing administration that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 20,308 |
| Environmental Health Nursing | 13,197 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 13,197 |
| 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
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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