Nursing Practice Basic Certificates
There are 316 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Nursing Practice. Approximately 100% of recent graduates in this major were women.
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Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 9,206 degrees were awarded toNursing Practice majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Nursing Practice at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Associate’s Degree | 133 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 423 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,087 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7,562 |
Earnings of Nursing Practice Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Nursing Practice of $80,149 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Nursing Practice majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
The racial-ethnic distribution of Nursing Practice graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 80.0% |
| Asian | 3 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 11.1% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Nursing Practice Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 370 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Nursing Practice. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Nursing Practice students seeking a basic certificate is Chamberlain University-Illinois. This school awarded 588 basic certificates in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Alabama is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 315 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Practice from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 304 basic certificates in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rush University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing Practice. This school awarded 227 basic certificates in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing Practice. This school awarded 221 basic certificates in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 210 basic certificates in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 178 basic certificates in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland, Baltimore is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 156 basic certificates in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Practice from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Las Vegas College is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 133 basic certificates in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brenau University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing Practice. This school awarded 127 basic certificates in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Practice from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Practice from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashland University is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Practice from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Chicago comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing Practice. This school awarded 102 basic certificates in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Kentucky University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing Practice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Practice from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Practice from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 91 basic certificates in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Practice from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 87 basic certificates in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Nursing Practice that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 256,965 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 14,847 |
| Nursing Administration | 7,911 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 4,379 |
| Nursing Science | 4,245 |
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
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