Master’s Degrees in School Nursing
Education Levels of School Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 415 people earned their master's degree in school nursing. This makes it the 246th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in school nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 415 |
| Graduate Certificate | 50 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 43 |
Earnings of School Nursing Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for school nursing majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in school nursing. About 96.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15 |
| Women | 400 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of school nursing master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 319 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
Most Popular School Nursing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 36 colleges that offer a master’s degree in school nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for school nursing students seekinga master's degree is Maryville University of Saint Louis. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in school nursing from Maryville U. Of these students, 100% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in school nursing. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in school nursing from Vanderbilt. Of these students, 99% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Pennsylvania is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in school nursing. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in school nursing from UPenn. Of these students, 98% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for school nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Duke University. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in school nursing from Duke. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
Stony Brook University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in school nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in school nursing from SUNY Stony Brook. About 100% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Emory University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in school nursing. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in school nursing from Emory. About 89% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for school nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wayne State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in school nursing from Wayne State. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
New York University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in school nursing. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in school nursing from NYU. About 92% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
MGH Institute of Health Professions comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in school nursing. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $85,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,275 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in school nursing from MGH Institute of Health Professions. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in school nursing. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in school nursing from UC.
St Catherine University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in school nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in school nursing from St. Kate's. About 100% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for school nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in school nursing from IUPUI. Of these students, 93% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for school nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida International University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in school nursing from FIU. Of these students, 100% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Rochester is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in school nursing. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in school nursing from University of Rochester. Of these students, 90% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Upstate Medical University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in school nursing. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in school nursing from SUNY Upstate Medical University. About 92% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in school nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in school nursing from Case Western.
King University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in school nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,902 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in school nursing from King.
Seton Hall University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in school nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in school nursing from Seton Hall. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Molloy College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in school nursing. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in school nursing from Molloy. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to school nursing that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 20,308 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 13,197 |
| Nursing Administration | 6,525 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 1,656 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 1,331 |
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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