Nursing Administration Master’s Degrees
There are 198 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Nursing Administration. This degree is more popular with female students, and about46% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.1% of Nursing Administration graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Nursing Administration Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,911 people 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 (this page) | 6,289 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 907 |
Earnings of Nursing Administration Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 88.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 710 |
| Women | 5,423 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Nursing Administration graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,313 | 54.0% |
| Asian | 558 | 9.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 877 | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 759 | 12.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 33 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 176 | 2.9% |
| Race Unknown | 373 | 6.1% |
| International Students | 8 | 0.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.1% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Nursing Administration Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 279 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Nursing Administration. Learn more about the most popular below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Nursing Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,633 master's degrees in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Administration. This school awarded 781 master's degrees in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Coast University-Orange County is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 591 master's degrees in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Administration. This school awarded 531 master's degrees in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Post University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Administration. This school awarded 433 master's degrees in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Aspen University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 293 people received their master's degree in Nursing Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their master's degree in Nursing Administration from this school. 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their master's degree in Nursing Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their master's degree in Nursing Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 160 master's degrees 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.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Administration. This school awarded 159 master's degrees 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 is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 144 master's degrees in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 124 master's degrees in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lewis University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Administration. This school awarded 118 master's degrees in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida National University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their master's degree in Nursing Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 70 master's degrees 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 comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Administration. This school awarded 60 master's degrees 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.
Spring Arbor University is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in Nursing Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in Nursing Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ana G. Mendez University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Administration. This school awarded 55 master's degrees in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Nursing Administration that also offer master’s degrees.
| 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
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