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296 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 79 schools in the United States where you can get your graduate certificate in adult health nursing. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 38% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.7% of adult health nursing graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Adult Health Nursing Majors

In 2020-2021, 296 earned their graduate certificate in adult health nursing. This makes it the 4th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in adult health nursing at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,456
Graduate Certificate 296
Bachelor’s Degree 163
Doctor’s Degree 72
Associate Degree 34

Earnings of Adult Health Nursing Majors With Graduate Certificates

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for adult health nursing students who are graduate certificate holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in adult health nursing. About 86.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 41
Women 255
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The racial-ethnic distribution of adult health nursing graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 25
Black or African American 62
Hispanic or Latino 18
White 172
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 17
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There are 79 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in adult health nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky
71 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for adult health nursing students seekinga graduate certificate is Northern Kentucky University. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,900 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 graduate certificates were handed out to adult health nursing majors at NKU. Of these students, 90% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
44 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Purdue University Global is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in adult health nursing. Each year, around 43,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 graduate certificates were handed out to adult health nursing majors at Purdue University Global. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#3

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
38 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Duke University. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 graduate certificates were handed out to adult health nursing majors at Duke. Of these students, 82% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
31 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Maryville University of Saint Louis. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their graduate certificate in adult health nursing from Maryville U. About 84% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York
16 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Hofstra University. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,265 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,180 per year. The adult health nursing program at Hofstra University awarded 16 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Marquette University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in adult health nursing. Roughly 11,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,960 per year. The adult health nursing program at Marquette University awarded 10 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

9 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mount Carmel College of Nursing is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,134 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,168 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 graduate certificates were handed out to adult health nursing majors at Mount Carmel College of Nursing. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

South University's online programs is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,000 per year. The adult health nursing program at South University's online programs awarded 7 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

William Paterson University of New Jersey is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in adult health nursing. Roughly 9,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,618 per year. The adult health nursing program at William Paterson University of New Jersey awarded 7 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Pace University - New York

New York, New York
6 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Pace University - New York. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to adult health nursing majors at Pace University. About 83% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Georgia State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their graduate certificate in adult health nursing from Georgia State. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#12

Clarkson College

Omaha, Nebraska
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Clarkson College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,294 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in adult health nursing from Clarkson College.

#13

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, New Jersey
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Monmouth University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,968 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,578 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their graduate certificate in adult health nursing from Monmouth. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Adelphi University

Garden City, New York
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Adelphi University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in adult health nursing. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,040 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their graduate certificate in adult health nursing from Adelphi. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#13

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stony Brook University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in adult health 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. The adult health nursing program at Stony Brook University awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

LIU Post

Brookville, New York
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

LIU Post is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,047 per year. The adult health nursing program at LIU Post awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in adult health nursing. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. The adult health nursing program at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Kent State University at Kent is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,766 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in adult health nursing from Kent State.

3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,780 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to adult health nursing majors at FDU. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Saint Louis University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in adult health nursing. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,960 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their graduate certificate in adult health nursing from SLU.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to adult health nursing that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Mental Health Nursing 1,228
Family Practice Nursing 1,095
Registered Nursing 571
Nursing Practice 239
Critical Care Nursing 177

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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