Nursing & Nursing Assistants Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants is offered at 1,195 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants. This degree is more popular with female students, and about81% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.3% of Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 99,987 people earned theirNursing & Nursing Assistants majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Nursing & Nursing Assistants at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 45,653 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 2,752 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 14 |
| Master’s Degree | 10,849 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 5 |
Earnings of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants of $42,279 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,399 |
| 4 years | $42,279 |
| 5 years | $47,962 |
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 & Nursing Assistants students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 86.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 378 |
| Women | 2,374 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 517 | 18.8% |
| Asian | 382 | 13.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,120 | 40.7% |
| Black or African American | 365 | 13.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 42 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 36 | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 98 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 183 | 6.6% |
| International Students | 9 | 0.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,309 colleges that offer a associate degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Nursing & Nursing Assistants students seeking a associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,601 people received their associate degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Des Moines Area Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,637 people received their associate degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Unitek College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,524 people received their associate degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hondros College of Nursing is a popular choice for Nursing & Nursing Assistants majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,122 people received their associate degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants. During the most recent year for which we have data, 869 people received their associate degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gateway Technical College is a popular choice for Nursing & Nursing Assistants majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 827 people received their associate degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
ECPI University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants. During the most recent year for which we have data, 747 people received their associate degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a popular choice for Nursing & Nursing Assistants majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 662 people received their associate degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Florida Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Nursing & Nursing Assistants majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 612 people received their associate degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Madison Area Technical College is a popular choice for Nursing & Nursing Assistants majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 593 people received their associate degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of Lake County comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants. This school awarded 587 associate degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Access Careers comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants. During the most recent year for which we have data, 582 people received their associate degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Nursing & Nursing Assistants majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 579 associate degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
William Rainey Harper College is a popular choice for Nursing & Nursing Assistants majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 559 associate degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Iowa Tech Community College is a popular choice for Nursing & Nursing Assistants majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 553 associate degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mountainland Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants. This school awarded 532 associate degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson County Community College is a popular choice for Nursing & Nursing Assistants majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 525 people received their associate degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chippewa Valley Technical College is a popular choice for Nursing & Nursing Assistants majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 504 associate degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Waukesha County Technical College is a popular choice for Nursing & Nursing Assistants majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 476 people received their associate degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fox Valley Technical College is a popular choice for Nursing & Nursing Assistants majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 472 people received their associate degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nursing & Nursing Assistants Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 50,931 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 44,550 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other | 4,506 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Nursing & Nursing Assistants that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 311,372 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 90,379 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 90,166 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 80,693 |
| Public Health | 41,086 |
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.
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