Master’s Degrees in Registered Nursing
Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 20,308 people earned their master's degree in registered nursing. This earns it the #4 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for registered nursing majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for registered nursing majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in registered nursing. About 87.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,617 |
| Women | 17,691 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of registered nursing master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,659 |
| Black or African American | 3,409 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,957 |
| White | 11,304 |
| International Students | 178 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,801 |
Most Popular Registered Nursing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 317 colleges that offer a master’s degree in registered nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Chamberlain University - Illinois comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 1,467 people received their master's degree in registered nursing from Chamberlain - Illinois. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of South Alabama. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 780 people received their master's degree in registered nursing from USA. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Alabama at Birmingham. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 686 people received their master's degree in registered nursing from UAB. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Grand Canyon University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 660 people received their master's degree in registered nursing from Grand Canyon University. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
Northern Kentucky University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,512 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,206 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 466 people received their master's degree in registered nursing from NKU. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Regis College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,688 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 315 people received their master's degree in registered nursing from Regis College. Of these students, 90% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 308 people received their master's degree in registered nursing from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 83% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Drexel University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in registered nursing. 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, 303 people received their master's degree in registered nursing from Drexel. About 91% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Thomas Jefferson University. Roughly 8,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 281 people received their master's degree in registered nursing from Thomas Jefferson University. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in registered nursing. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 269 people received their master's degree in registered nursing from Columbia. Of these students, 83% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their master's degree in registered nursing from Georgetown. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Marquette University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in registered nursing. Each year, around 11,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,845 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 250 people received their master's degree in registered nursing from Marquette. Of these students, 86% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 246 people received their master's degree in registered nursing from Ohio State. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in registered nursing. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 220 people received their master's degree in registered nursing from USF Tampa. About 87% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
DePaul University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their master's degree in registered nursing from DePaul. About 83% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 197 people received their master's degree in registered nursing from University of Arizona. Of these students, 89% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in registered nursing. Each year, around 26,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their master's degree in registered nursing from Kent State. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
University of Alabama in Huntsville is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in registered nursing. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,632 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their master's degree in registered nursing from UAH. About 93% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Missouri - Kansas City. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their master's degree in registered nursing from UMKC. About 88% of this group were women, and 21% 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 master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Family Practice Nursing | 13,197 |
| Nursing Administration | 6,525 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 1,656 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 1,331 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 1,323 |
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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