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Master’s Degrees in Clinical Nurse Leader

408 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 39 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in clinical nurse leader. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.2% of clinical nurse leader graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Clinical Nurse Leader Majors

In 2020-2021, 408 master's degrees were awarded to clinical nurse leader majors. This earns it the #13 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 clinical nurse leader at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 408
Bachelor’s Degree 18
Graduate Certificate 14
Doctor’s Degree 4

Earnings of Clinical Nurse Leader Majors With Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for clinical nurse leader majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for clinical nurse leader students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in clinical nurse leader. About 84.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 62
Women 346
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The racial-ethnic distribution of clinical nurse leader master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 43
Black or African American 61
Hispanic or Latino 47
White 209
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 47
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There are 39 colleges that offer a master’s degree in clinical nurse leader. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
82 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for clinical nurse leader students seekinga master's degree is Capella University. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 82 master's degrees were handed out to clinical nurse leader majors at Capella University. About 96% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

University of San Diego

San Diego, California
58 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for clinical nurse leader majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of San Diego. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,936 per year. The clinical nurse leader program at University of San Diego awarded 58 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 72% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

55 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
95% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for clinical nurse leader majors who are seeking their master's degree is Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,064 per year. The clinical nurse leader program at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science awarded 55 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 95% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio
48 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Toledo comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical nurse leader. Each year, around 18,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,028 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,758 per year. The clinical nurse leader program at University of Toledo awarded 48 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey
43 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for clinical nurse leader majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rowan University. Roughly 19,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,302 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,169 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 master's degrees were handed out to clinical nurse leader majors at Rowan. About 79% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, Washington
24 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pacific Lutheran University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical nurse leader. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,084 per year. The clinical nurse leader program at Pacific Lutheran University awarded 24 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio
21 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Xavier University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical nurse leader. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,060 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 master's degrees were handed out to clinical nurse leader majors at Xavier. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Curry College

Milton, Massachusetts
14 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Curry College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical nurse leader. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,114 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse leader from Curry. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#9

Seton Hall University

South Orange, New Jersey
13 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for clinical nurse leader majors who are seeking their master's degree is Seton Hall University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,218 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse leader from Seton Hall. Of these students, 100% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

13 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical nurse leader. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,075 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to clinical nurse leader majors at CMU CGES. Of these students, 100% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

9 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for clinical nurse leader majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas Medical Branch. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,917 per year. The clinical nurse leader program at The University of Texas Medical Branch awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#12

Sentara College of Health Sciences

Chesapeake, Virginia
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sentara College of Health Sciences comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical nurse leader. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $378 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $530 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse leader from Sentara College of Health Sciences. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#13

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of Rochester is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical nurse leader. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,779 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse leader from University of Rochester.

#13

La Salle University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

La Salle University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical nurse leader. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to clinical nurse leader majors at La Salle. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#13

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of Iowa comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical nurse leader. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse leader from Iowa.

#16

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

South Dakota State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical nurse leader. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. The clinical nurse leader program at South Dakota State University awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#16

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Christian University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical nurse leader. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,220 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse leader from TCU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#16

Bushnell University

Eugene, Oregon
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Bushnell University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in clinical nurse leader. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 master's degrees were handed out to clinical nurse leader majors at Bushnell University.

#16

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 16th most popular school in the country for clinical nurse leader majors who are seeking their master's degree is Montana State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,654 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,089 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their master's degree in clinical nurse leader from MSU Bozeman.

#20

University of South Carolina - Upstate

Spartanburg, South Carolina
1 Yearly Graduations

University of South Carolina - Upstate is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in clinical nurse leader. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,734 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 master's degrees were handed out to clinical nurse leader majors at USC Upstate.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to clinical nurse leader that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Registered Nursing 18,773
Family Practice Nursing 14,286
Nursing Administration 8,411
Nursing Research & Other 1,498
Adult Health Nursing 1,456

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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