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Master’s Degrees in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing

14,527 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 229 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in family practice nursing. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.5% of family practice nursing graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Family Practice Nursing Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 14,527 people earned their master's degree in family practice nursing. This earns it the #2 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 family practice nursing at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 14,527
Graduate Certificate 1,209
Doctor’s Degree 730
Bachelor’s Degree 181

Earnings of Family Practice Nursing Majors With Master’s Degrees

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

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for family practice nursing majors who have their master's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in family practice nursing. About 87.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,757
Women 12,770
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The racial-ethnic distribution of family practice nursing master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1,313
Black or African American 1,679
Hispanic or Latino 2,201
White 8,019
International Students 78
Other Races/Ethnicities 1,237
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There are 229 colleges that offer a master’s degree in family practice nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

2,456 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for family practice nursing students seekinga master's degree is Chamberlain University - Illinois. Each year, around 29,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,117 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,456 people received their master's degree in family practice nursing from Chamberlain - Illinois. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

937 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family practice nursing. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 937 people received their master's degree in family practice nursing from UT Arlington. About 89% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts
490 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Simmons University. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 490 people received their master's degree in family practice nursing from Simmons. About 93% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

430 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is South University's online programs. 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, 430 people received their master's degree in family practice nursing from South University's online programs. Of these students, 82% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
397 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree 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 most recent year for which we have data, 397 people received their master's degree in family practice nursing from Maryville U. About 91% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

United States University

San Diego, California
388 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

United States University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family practice nursing. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 388 people received their master's degree in family practice nursing from USU. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#8

Miami Regional University

Miami Springs, Florida
374 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
99% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Miami Regional University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family practice nursing. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 374 people received their master's degree in family practice nursing from Miami Regional University. Around 99% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

318 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family practice 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, 318 people received their master's degree in family practice nursing from UC. About 88% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

241 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family practice nursing. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,438 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 241 people received their master's degree in family practice nursing from IWU. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

237 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,841 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,524 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 237 people received their master's degree in family practice nursing from UTHealth. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

#12

Frontier Nursing University

Versailles, Kentucky
212 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Frontier Nursing University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family practice nursing. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 212 people received their master's degree in family practice nursing from Frontier Nursing University. Of these students, 92% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Universidad del Turabo

Gurabo, Puerto Rico
202 Yearly Graduations
71% Women

Universidad del Turabo is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family practice nursing. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their master's degree in family practice nursing from Universidad del Turabo. About 71% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
196 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Wilmington is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family practice nursing. Each year, around 17,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,719 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their master's degree in family practice nursing from UNCW. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.

#15

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
191 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Grand Canyon University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family practice nursing. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,655 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their master's degree in family practice nursing from Grand Canyon University. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

#16

Herzing University - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
190 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Herzing University - Madison is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family practice nursing. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,820 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their master's degree in family practice nursing from Herzing University - Madison. About 88% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
172 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,062 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their master's degree in family practice nursing from NUS Florida. About 86% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
172 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Miami comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family practice nursing. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their master's degree in family practice nursing from U Miami. About 88% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

164 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas Medical Branch comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family practice nursing. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,494 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their master's degree in family practice nursing from UTMB Galveston. About 88% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

University of Phoenix - Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona
159 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their master's degree in family practice nursing from UOPX - Arizona. About 86% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

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Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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7,308
1,417
1,397
1,319

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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