Master’s Degrees in Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Education Levels of Adult Health Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,397 people earned their master's degree in adult health nursing. This makes it the 5th most popular master's degree 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 | 1,397 |
| Graduate Certificate | 386 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 168 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 63 |
| Associate Degree | 61 |
Earnings of Adult Health Nursing Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for adult health 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 adult health nursing. About 86.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 184 |
| Women | 1,213 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of adult health nursing master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 139 |
| Black or African American | 196 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 106 |
| White | 818 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 130 |
Most Popular Adult Health Nursing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 77 colleges that offer a master’s degree in adult health nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for adult health nursing students seekinga master's degree is Aspen University. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 455 people received their master's degree in adult health nursing from Aspen University. About 89% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in adult health nursing. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their master's degree in adult health nursing from UC. About 86% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Duke University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in adult health nursing. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in adult health nursing from Duke. About 84% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Medical University of South Carolina is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in adult health nursing. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,622 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,333 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in adult health nursing from MUSC. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
South University's online programs comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in adult health nursing. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in adult health nursing from South University's online programs. Of these students, 81% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stony Brook University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in adult health nursing. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. 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, 41 people received their master's degree in adult health nursing from SUNY Stony Brook. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Adelphi University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $42,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,425 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in adult health nursing from Adelphi. About 82% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in adult health nursing from NYU. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is MGH Institute of Health Professions. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $80,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $70,020 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in adult health nursing from MGH Institute of Health Professions. Of these students, 90% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Madonna University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in adult health nursing. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,830 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in adult health nursing from Madonna. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Vanderbilt University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in adult health nursing. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in adult health nursing from Vanderbilt. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree 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 $52,215 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in adult health nursing from Hofstra. Of these students, 75% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Daemen College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in adult health nursing. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,090 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,344 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in adult health nursing from Daemen College. Of these students, 92% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is James Madison University. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in adult health nursing from JMU. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree 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 $48,152 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in adult health nursing from Pace University. About 73% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is St. Joseph's College - New York. Each year, around 5,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in adult health nursing from SJC. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
St Catherine University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in adult health nursing. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in adult health nursing from St. Kate's. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Florida International University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in adult health nursing. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. 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, 22 people received their master's degree in adult health nursing from FIU. Around 96% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
La Salle University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in adult health nursing. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in adult health nursing from La Salle. Of these students, 86% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Middle Georgia State University. Roughly 8,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,582 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in adult health nursing from Middle Georgia State University. Of these students, 95% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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