Nursing Science Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Nursing Science is offered at 150 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Nursing Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and42% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.3% of Nursing Science graduates were international students.
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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 (this page) | 1,172 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 847 |
Earnings of Nursing Science Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Nursing Science of $80,149 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Nursing Science students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Nursing Science. About 88.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 131 |
| Women | 964 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Nursing Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 625 | 57.1% |
| Asian | 135 | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 153 | 14.0% |
| Black or African American | 107 | 9.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 1.4% |
| Race Unknown | 44 | 4.0% |
| International Students | 14 | 1.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Nursing Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 176 colleges that offer a master’s degree 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 365 people received their master's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 362 master's degrees 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 Inc-San Sebastian is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 268 master's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rivier University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Science. This school awarded 244 master's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 224 people received their master's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duquesne University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Science. This school awarded 216 master's degrees 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.
Rush University is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their master's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine at Fort Kent comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their master's degree 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their master's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ramapo College of New Jersey comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their master's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Chicago comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Science. This school awarded 110 master's degrees 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.
Augusta University is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their master's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 95 master's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree 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 comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Science. This school awarded 67 master's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 66 master's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Nursing Science. This school awarded 65 master's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Monmouth University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Science. This school awarded 64 master's degrees 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.
Benedictine University is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bellevue University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master’s degrees.
| 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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