Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Registered Nursing is offered at 2,035 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Registered Nursing. This degree is more popular with female students, and about47% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.9% of Registered Nursing graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 256,965 students earned theirRegistered Nursing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Registered Nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2,426 |
| Associate’s Degree | 83,968 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 147,392 |
| Master’s Degree | 22,322 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 852 |
Earnings of Registered Nursing Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Registered Nursing 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Registered Nursing students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Registered Nursing. About 86.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 19,843 |
| Women | 127,549 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Registered Nursing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77,409 | 52.5% |
| Asian | 12,453 | 8.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25,391 | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 19,377 | 13.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 682 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 415 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 4,823 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 5,527 | 3.7% |
| International Students | 1,315 | 0.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Registered Nursing Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 2,125 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Registered Nursing. Learn more about the most popular below:
Chamberlain University-Illinois tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Registered Nursing majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9,802 people received their bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Registered Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7,779 people received their bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,592 people received their bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Registered Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,132 people received their bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,096 people received their bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,468 people received their bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,491 people received their bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Registered Nursing. This school awarded 1,481 bachelor's degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,273 bachelor's degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Alabama is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,123 bachelor's degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Coast University-Orange County is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,115 bachelor's degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Registered Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,096 people received their bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,079 bachelor's degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rasmussen University-Florida is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,063 people received their bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
ECPI University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Registered Nursing. This school awarded 1,010 bachelor's degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Coast University-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 972 people received their bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Registered Nursing. This school awarded 941 bachelor's degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Coast University-Ontario is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 925 people received their bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nightingale College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Registered Nursing. This school awarded 912 bachelor's degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 889 bachelor's degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Registered Nursing that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 14,847 |
| Nursing Practice | 9,206 |
| Nursing Administration | 7,911 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 4,379 |
| Nursing Science | 4,245 |
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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