Master’s Degrees in Nursing Administration
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Education Levels of Nursing Administration Majors
In 2020-2021, 8,411 earned their master's degree in nursing administration. This makes it the 3rd most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nursing administration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 8,411 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 859 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 435 |
| Graduate Certificate | 101 |
| Basic Certificate | 32 |
Earnings of Nursing Administration 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 nursing administration majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in nursing administration. About 89.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 919 |
| Women | 7,492 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing administration master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 561 |
| Black or African American | 918 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 893 |
| White | 4,897 |
| International Students | 18 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,124 |
Most Popular Nursing Administration Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 210 colleges that offer a master’s degree in nursing administration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nursing administration majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,757 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from WGU. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Grand Canyon University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing administration. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. The nursing administration program at Grand Canyon University awarded 792 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 89% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Capella University. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. The nursing administration program at Capella University awarded 510 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Spring Arbor University. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,093 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 381 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from Spring Arbor. About 87% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
West Coast University - Orange County is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing administration. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,451 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,963 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 317 master's degrees were handed out to nursing administration majors at West Coast University - Orange County. Of these students, 78% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for nursing administration 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 $16,153 per year. The nursing administration program at University of Phoenix - Arizona awarded 277 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
The University of Texas at Arlington is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing administration. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 267 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from UT Arlington. Of these students, 92% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Liberty University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing administration. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. The nursing administration program at Liberty University awarded 220 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing administration. Roughly 24,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. The nursing administration program at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus awarded 187 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is American Sentinel University. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 182 master's degrees were handed out to nursing administration majors at American Sentinel University. About 90% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing administration. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 137 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from SNHU. About 95% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stony Brook University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing administration. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 131 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from SUNY Stony Brook. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Sacred Heart University. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,509 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 126 master's degrees were handed out to nursing administration majors at Sacred Heart. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. Each year, around 28,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,939 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,683 per year. The nursing administration program at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs awarded 120 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lewis University. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,262 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,760 per year. The nursing administration program at Lewis University awarded 104 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
Florida National University - Main Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing administration. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,200 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 90 master's degrees were handed out to nursing administration majors at Florida National University - Main Campus. Of these students, 74% were women and 97% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wilmington University. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. The nursing administration program at Wilmington University awarded 73 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia Central University - Caguas. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,780 per year. The nursing administration program at Columbia Central University - Caguas awarded 67 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 90% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for nursing administration 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from Purdue University Global. Of these students, 95% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Queens University of Charlotte. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,348 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,552 per year. The nursing administration program at Queens University of Charlotte awarded 51 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 96% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing administration that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 18,773 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 14,286 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 1,498 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 1,456 |
| Nursing Science | 1,421 |
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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