Nursing Administration Basic Certificates
There are 198 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in Nursing Administration. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about53% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.2% of Nursing Administration graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Nursing Administration Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 7,911 students earned theirNursing Administration majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Nursing Administration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 715 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,289 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 907 |
Earnings of Nursing Administration Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Nursing Administration 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Nursing Administration students with their basic certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 88.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7 |
| Women | 55 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Nursing Administration graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27 | 43.5% |
| Asian | 4 | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 22.6% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 6.5% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 3.2% |
| International Students | 2 | 3.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Nursing Administration Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 279 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Nursing Administration. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Nursing Administration students seeking a basic certificate is Western Governors University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,633 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 781 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Coast University-Orange County comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 591 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing Administration. This school awarded 531 basic certificates in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Post University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 433 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Aspen University is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 293 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing Administration. This school awarded 203 basic certificates in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing Administration. This school awarded 159 basic certificates in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Coast University-Texas comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing Administration. This school awarded 144 basic certificates in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lewis University is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 118 basic certificates in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida National University-Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing Administration. This school awarded 95 basic certificates in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sacred Heart University is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 70 basic certificates in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Spring Arbor University is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 59 basic certificates in Nursing Administration 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 comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing Administration. This school awarded 56 basic certificates in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ana G. Mendez University is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Administration 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 Nursing Administration that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 256,965 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 14,847 |
| Nursing Practice | 9,206 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 4,379 |
| Nursing Science | 4,245 |
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.