Bachelor’s Degrees in Registered Nursing
Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 146,564 people earned their bachelor's degree in registered nursing. This earns it the #1 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for registered nursing majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for registered nursing students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in registered nursing. About 87.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 19,019 |
| Women | 127,545 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of registered nursing bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11,797 |
| Black or African American | 17,585 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23,565 |
| White | 80,702 |
| International Students | 1,381 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11,534 |
Most Popular Registered Nursing Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,097 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in registered nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for registered nursing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10,730 people received their bachelor's degree in registered nursing from WGU. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Chamberlain University - Illinois comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 29,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,341 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8,124 people received their bachelor's degree in registered nursing from Chamberlain - Illinois. Of these students, 90% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Grand Canyon University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,530 people received their bachelor's degree in registered nursing from Grand Canyon University. About 86% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Arlington is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,456 people received their bachelor's degree in registered nursing from UT Arlington. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,089 people received their bachelor's degree in registered nursing from OHIO Athens. Of these students, 87% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
West Coast University - Orange County is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,558 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,719 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 971 people received their bachelor's degree in registered nursing from West Coast University - Orange County. Of these students, 78% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern New Hampshire University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 945 people received their bachelor's degree in registered nursing from SNHU. Of these students, 85% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is National University College. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,314 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 919 people received their bachelor's degree in registered nursing from National University College. Around 99% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 917 people received their bachelor's degree in registered nursing from TTUHSC. About 89% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 876 people received their bachelor's degree in registered nursing from UOPX - Arizona. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Roughly 17,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 782 people received their bachelor's degree in registered nursing from UNCW. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
West Coast University - Los Angeles comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 778 people received their bachelor's degree in registered nursing from West Coast University - Los Angeles. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
University of Central Florida is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 772 people received their bachelor's degree in registered nursing from UCF. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is West Coast University - Ontario. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 698 people received their bachelor's degree in registered nursing from West Coast University - Ontario. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Tyler. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 630 people received their bachelor's degree in registered nursing from UT Tyler. About 89% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Galen College of Nursing - Louisville comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 623 people received their bachelor's degree in registered nursing from Galen College of Nursing - Louisville. Of these students, 91% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
East Tennessee State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Roughly 13,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,706 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 563 people received their bachelor's degree in registered nursing from ETSU. About 87% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Drexel University. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 533 people received their bachelor's degree in registered nursing from Drexel. Of these students, 88% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to registered nursing that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing Research & Other | 2,077 |
| Public Health Nursing | 1,586 |
| Nursing Science | 1,373 |
| Nursing Practice | 832 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 832 |
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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