Graduate Certificates in Nursing Science
Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 66 people earned their graduate certificate in nursing science. This earns it the #326 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 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 Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in nursing science. About 93.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 62 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 37 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Nursing Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 12 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in nursing science. Learn more about the most popular 12 below:
The most popular school in the United States for nursing science students seekinga graduate certificate is Rush University. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,957 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,013 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in nursing science from Rush University. Of these students, 86% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - Baltimore is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing science. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,827 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in nursing science from UMB. Of these students, 94% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in nursing science from Columbia. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Touro University Nevada comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in nursing science from Touro University Nevada.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in nursing science from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in nursing science from UNC Greensboro. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Elms College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,370 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in nursing science from Elms College.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing science 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 Practice | 275 |
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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