Associate Degrees in Nursing Science
Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 836 people earned their associate degree in nursing science. This earns it the #150 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nursing science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,373 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,279 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 927 |
| Associate Degree | 836 |
| Graduate Certificate | 66 |
Earnings of Nursing Science Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for nursing science majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for nursing science majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in nursing science. About 72.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 228 |
| Women | 608 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 836 |
| White | 0 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Nursing Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 12 colleges that offer an associate degree in nursing science. Learn more about the most popular 12 below:
The most popular school in the United States for nursing science students seekingan associate degree is EDP University - San Juan. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,450 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their associate degree in nursing science from EDP - San Juan. Of these students, 71% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
EDP University - San Sebastian comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nursing science. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,450 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their associate degree in nursing science from EDP - San Sebastian. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
EDP University - Manati is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nursing science. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their associate degree in nursing science from EDP - Manati. Of these students, 71% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their associate degree is EDP University - Humacao. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their associate degree in nursing science from EDP - Humacao. About 86% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
EDP University - Villalba comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nursing science. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in nursing science from EDP - Villalba. About 78% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Dewey University - Manati. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in nursing science from Dewey University - Manati. Of these students, 91% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their associate degree is ICPR Junior College - General Institutional. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in nursing science from ICPR Junior College - General Institutional. About 86% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their associate degree is ICPR Junior College - Mayaguez. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in nursing science from ICPR Junior College - Mayaguez. Of these students, 89% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
ICPR Junior College - Arecibo is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nursing science. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in nursing science from ICPR Junior College - Arecibo. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Dewey University - Juana Diaz. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,335 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in nursing science from Dewey University - Juana Diaz. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
ICPR Junior College - Manati is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nursing science. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in nursing science from ICPR Junior College - Manati. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing science that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 81,666 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 236 |
| Nursing Practice | 161 |
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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