Nursing Science Graduate Certificates
A graduate certificate in Nursing Science is offered at 150 colleges in the United States, where you can earn agraduate certificate in Nursing Science. This degree is more popular with female students, and about25% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,245 people earned theirNursing Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Nursing Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 951 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,275 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,172 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 847 |
Earnings of Nursing Science Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding agraduate certificate in Nursing Science of $80,149 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in Nursing Science. About 81.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 13 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Nursing Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 75.0% |
| Asian | 2 | 12.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 6.2% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Nursing Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 176 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Nursing Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Massachusetts-Boston tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Nursing Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 365 people received their graduate certificate in Nursing Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Nursing Science. This school awarded 362 graduate certificates in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 268 graduate certificates in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rivier University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Nursing Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 244 people received their graduate certificate in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 224 graduate certificates in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duquesne University is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 216 graduate certificates in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rush University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Nursing Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their graduate certificate in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine at Fort Kent is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their graduate certificate in Nursing Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 145 graduate certificates in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ramapo College of New Jersey comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Nursing Science. This school awarded 143 graduate certificates in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Chicago is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 110 graduate certificates in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Augusta University is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 98 graduate certificates in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their graduate certificate in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wagner College is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their graduate certificate in Nursing Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 67 graduate certificates in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their graduate certificate in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kean University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Nursing Science. This school awarded 65 graduate certificates in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Monmouth University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Nursing Science. This school awarded 64 graduate certificates in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Benedictine University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Nursing Science. This school awarded 57 graduate certificates in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bellevue University is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their graduate certificate in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Nursing Science that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 256,965 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 14,847 |
| Nursing Practice | 9,206 |
| Nursing Administration | 7,911 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 4,379 |
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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