Adult Health Nursing Master’s Degrees
There are 78 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Adult Health Nursing. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about52% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.6% of Adult Health Nursing graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Adult Health Nursing Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,457 students earned theirAdult Health Nursing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Adult Health Nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 82 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 159 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 2,133 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 83 |
Earnings of Adult Health Nursing Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Adult Health Nursing of $80,149 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Adult Health Nursing. About 87.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 219 |
| Women | 1,595 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Adult Health Nursing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 869 | 47.9% |
| Asian | 158 | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 374 | 20.6% |
| Black or African American | 251 | 13.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 39 | 2.1% |
| Race Unknown | 95 | 5.2% |
| International Students | 10 | 0.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Adult Health Nursing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 108 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Adult Health Nursing. Learn more about the most popular below:
Aspen University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Adult Health Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 517 master's degrees in Adult Health Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Adult Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Adult Health Nursing. This school awarded 256 master's degrees in Adult Health Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Adult Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chamberlain University-Illinois is a popular choice for Adult Health Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 253 master's degrees in Adult Health Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Adult Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma City University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Adult Health Nursing. This school awarded 98 master's degrees in Adult Health 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.
Duke University is a popular choice for Adult Health Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their master's degree in Adult Health Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Adult Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Gateway Community College is a popular choice for Adult Health Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in Adult Health Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Medical University of South Carolina is a popular choice for Adult Health Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in Adult Health Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Kentucky University is a popular choice for Adult Health Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 72 master's degrees in Adult Health Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Adult Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Adult Health Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master's degree in Adult Health Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Adult Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South University-Savannah Online is a popular choice for Adult Health Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 61 master's degrees in Adult Health Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Adult Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Long Island University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Adult Health Nursing. This school awarded 47 master's degrees in Adult Health 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.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Adult Health Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 47 master's degrees in Adult Health Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Adult Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hofstra University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Adult Health Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in Adult Health Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Georgia State University is a popular choice for Adult Health Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in Adult Health Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Adult Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ouachita Baptist University is a popular choice for Adult Health Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 38 master's degrees in Adult Health Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Adult Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Daemen University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Adult Health Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in Adult Health Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Adult Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Adult Health Nursing. This school awarded 33 master's degrees in Adult Health 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.
Stony Brook University is a popular choice for Adult Health Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in Adult Health Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
James Madison University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Adult Health Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in Adult Health Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Adult Health Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in Adult Health Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Adult Health Nursing that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 256,965 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 14,847 |
| Nursing Practice | 9,206 |
| Nursing Administration | 7,911 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 4,379 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
