Master’s Degrees in Geriatric Nurse/Nursing
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Education Levels of Geriatric Nursing Majors
In 2020-2021, 454 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 | 454 |
| Graduate Certificate | 62 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 27 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 20 |
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
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in geriatric nursing. About 84.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 70 |
| Women | 384 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geriatric nursing master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 310 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 39 |
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. The geriatric nursing program at Maryville University of Saint Louis awarded 133 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for geriatric nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Purdue University Global. Each year, around 43,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 master's degrees were handed out to geriatric nursing majors at Purdue University Global. Of these students, 88% were women and 39% 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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The geriatric nursing program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 54 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $33,681 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,345 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 master's degrees were handed out to geriatric nursing majors at Keuka College. Of these students, 85% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,277 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. The geriatric nursing program at Rhode Island College awarded 22 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
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 $31,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,970 per year. The geriatric nursing program at Graceland University - Lamoni awarded 19 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 84% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,909 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,894 per year. The geriatric nursing program at University of Southern Indiana awarded 16 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $8,883 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,228 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to geriatric nursing majors at IUPUI. About 69% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Washington University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geriatric nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. The geriatric nursing program at George Washington University awarded 16 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 19% 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 $44,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,218 per year. The geriatric nursing program at Seton Hall University awarded 12 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $4,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,115 per year. The geriatric nursing program at Caribbean University - Bayamon awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
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 $15,135 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,323 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from Oakland. About 89% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,610 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to geriatric nursing majors at University of Akron Main Campus. About 78% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Park University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geriatric nursing. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,380 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,004 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 master's degrees were handed out to geriatric nursing majors at North Park. About 63% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in geriatric nursing from OHIO Athens. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for geriatric nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Case Western Reserve University. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,358 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 master's degrees were handed out to geriatric nursing majors at Case Western. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The geriatric nursing program at Hunter College awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% 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. Each year, around 3,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,730 per year. The geriatric nursing program at University of Mary Hardin - Baylor awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Morningside College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geriatric nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,516 per year. The geriatric nursing program at Morningside College awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Malone University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geriatric nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 | 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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