Graduate Certificates in Nursing Practice
Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 275 people earned their graduate certificate in nursing practice. This earns it the #83 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 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 Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for nursing practice majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for nursing practice majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in nursing practice. About 89.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 30 |
| Women | 245 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing practice graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 61 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 153 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
Most Popular Nursing Practice Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 39 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in nursing practice. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of South Alabama tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nursing practice majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. 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 practice from USA. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of California - San Francisco. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from UCSF. Of these students, 93% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Iowa is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing practice. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from Iowa. Of these students, 85% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from UF. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing practice. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from ASU - Tempe. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing practice. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,846 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from SIUE. About 94% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brenau University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing practice. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from Brenau. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Rhode Island is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing practice. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,116 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from URI. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing practice. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from VCU.
Liberty University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing practice. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 3 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from Liberty University. Of these students, 88% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Wayne State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from Wayne State.
University of Nevada - Reno comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing practice. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,876 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,792 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from UNR.
The 15th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Creighton University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from Creighton.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing practice. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from Ohio State. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida Southern College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing practice. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,230 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from Florida Southern. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Winston - Salem State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing practice. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,872 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from WSSU. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing practice that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Nursing | 1,744 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 1,092 |
| Registered Nursing | 838 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 341 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 178 |
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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