Master’s Degrees in Geriatric Nurse/Nursing
Education Levels of Geriatric Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 443 people earned their master's degree in geriatric nursing. This earns it the #11 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 geriatric nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 443 |
| Graduate Certificate | 81 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 42 |
Earnings of Geriatric 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
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 geriatric nursing. About 85.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 65 |
| Women | 378 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geriatric nursing master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 293 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 24 |
Most Popular Geriatric Nursing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 38 colleges that offer a master’s degree in geriatric nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Maryville University of Saint Louis tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for geriatric nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 133 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Maryville U. Of these students, 88% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for geriatric nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from U-M. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
Keuka College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geriatric nursing. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,539 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Keuka College. About 89% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for geriatric nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rhode Island College. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,481 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from RIC. Of these students, 86% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Graceland University - Lamoni comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geriatric nursing. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,796 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Graceland Lamoni.
George Washington University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geriatric nursing. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from GWU. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geriatric nursing. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from IUPUI. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for geriatric nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern Indiana. Roughly 10,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,751 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,447 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from USI. About 54% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Seton Hall University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geriatric nursing. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Seton Hall. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for geriatric nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Caribbean University - Bayamon. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Caribbean University - Bayamon. About 75% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for geriatric nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oakland University. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Oakland. Of these students, 93% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Akron Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geriatric nursing. Each year, around 16,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,399 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,325 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from University of Akron Main Campus. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geriatric nursing. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from OHIO Athens. Of these students, 76% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for geriatric nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Case Western Reserve University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Case Western.
Hunter College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geriatric nursing. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Hunter. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for geriatric nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Mary Hardin - Baylor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from UMHB. Of these students, 100% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Malone University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geriatric nursing. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Malone.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geriatric nursing that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 20,308 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 13,197 |
| Nursing Administration | 6,525 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 1,656 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 1,331 |
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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