Associate Degrees in Registered Nursing
Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 81,666 people earned their associate degree in registered nursing. This earns it the #3 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in registered nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 146,564 |
| Associate Degree | 81,666 |
| Master’s Degree | 20,308 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,247 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,030 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 976 |
| Graduate Certificate | 838 |
Earnings of Registered Nursing Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for registered nursing majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in registered nursing. About 86.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11,135 |
| Women | 70,531 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of registered nursing associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4,239 |
| Black or African American | 12,174 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,525 |
| White | 44,629 |
| International Students | 785 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6,314 |
Most Popular Registered Nursing Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,101 colleges that offer an associate degree in registered nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for registered nursing students seekingan associate degree is Excelsior University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,522 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Excelsior University. Of these students, 84% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,366 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Rasmussen University - Florida is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in registered nursing. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,084 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Rasmussen University - Florida. Of these students, 88% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Rasmussen University - Minnesota. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,207 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,554 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 674 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Rasmussen University - Minnesota. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Jersey College. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 618 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Jersey College. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Miami Dade College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 46,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 614 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from MDC. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 20,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 601 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is ECPI University. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 574 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from ECPI University. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 502 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio. Of these students, 89% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Rasmussen University - Illinois. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 450 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Rasmussen University - Illinois. Of these students, 90% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in registered nursing. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 448 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay. About 87% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
St Petersburg College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in registered nursing. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 446 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from SPC. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Florida State College at Jacksonville. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 445 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from FSCJ. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is AmeriTech College - Draper. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,609 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,947 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 400 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from AmeriTech College - Draper. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Harrisburg Area Community College. Roughly 15,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 395 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from HACC. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lone Star College System. Roughly 70,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 380 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from North Harris Montgomery. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Helene Fuld College of Nursing comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in registered nursing. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 373 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from HFCN. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Community College of Allegheny County. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 348 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from CCAC. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Weber State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in registered nursing. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 335 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from WSU. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Union County College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in registered nursing. Roughly 8,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 333 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Union County College. About 87% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to registered nursing that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing Science | 836 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 236 |
| Nursing Practice | 161 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 68 |
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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