Associate Degrees in Nursing Practice
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Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 161 people earned their associate degree in nursing practice. This makes it the 395th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nursing practice at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 7,474 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 832 |
| Master’s Degree | 453 |
| Graduate Certificate | 275 |
| Associate Degree | 161 |
| Basic Certificate | 19 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Nursing Practice Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in nursing practice. About 76.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 38 |
| Women | 123 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing practice associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 72 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 23 |
Most Popular Nursing Practice Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 5 colleges that offer an associate degree in nursing practice. Learn more about the most popular 5 below:
Columbia College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nursing practice majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,268 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in nursing practice from Columbia College Missouri. Of these students, 84% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Las Vegas College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nursing practice. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in nursing practice from Las Vegas College. About 73% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing practice that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing Science | 836 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 236 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 68 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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