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Master's Degree in Nursing Practice

Master’s Degrees in Nursing Practice

453 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in nursing practice is offered at 26 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 35% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.4% of nursing practice graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 453 people earned their master's degree in nursing practice. This earns it the #289 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree 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 Master’s 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for nursing practice students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in nursing practice. About 86.5% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 61
Women 392
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The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing practice master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 33
Black or African American 70
Hispanic or Latino 34
White 257
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 57
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There are 26 colleges that offer a master’s degree in nursing practice. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
103 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Virginia Commonwealth University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nursing practice majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 103 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from VCU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#2

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
57 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Connecticut. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from UCONN. Of these students, 84% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
25 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Emory University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing practice. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from Emory. About 86% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, Florida
21 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida Southern College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing practice. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 21 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from Florida Southern. Of these students, 75% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, Florida
18 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Palm Beach Atlantic University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing practice. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,007 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from Palm Beach Atlantic. Of these students, 96% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Misericordia University

Dallas, Pennsylvania
18 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their master's degree is Misericordia University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from Misericordia University. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

16 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their master's degree is South University's online programs. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,732 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,056 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from South University's online programs. About 100% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
14 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Washington University. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from GWU. About 89% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
11 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Boise State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing practice. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from Boise State. Of these students, 89% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of Mary

Bismarck, North Dakota
11 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Mary comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing practice. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,084 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from UMary. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#9

University of San Diego

San Diego, California
11 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of San Diego comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing practice. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from USD. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#12

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, Massachusetts
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fitchburg State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing practice. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,510 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from Fitchburg State. Of these students, 100% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their master's degree is Messiah University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from Messiah.

#15

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Connecticut State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing practice. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from CCSU. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, New Mexico
4 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western New Mexico University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing practice. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,958 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from Western New Mexico University. About 60% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Franklin Pierce University

Rindge, New Hampshire
0 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

The 17th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their master's degree is Franklin Pierce University. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,617 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,549 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from Franklin Pierce.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing practice that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Registered Nursing 20,308
Family Practice Nursing 13,197
Nursing Administration 6,525
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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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