Associate Degrees in Nursing Practice
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Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 166 people earned their associate degree in nursing practice. This earns it the #7 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nursing practice at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Doctor’s Degree | 7,040 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 970 |
Master’s Degree | 362 |
Graduate Certificate | 270 |
Associate Degree | 166 |
Basic Certificate | 43 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 11 |
Earnings of Nursing Practice Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in nursing practice. About 82.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 29 |
Women | 137 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing practice associate degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 11 |
Black or African American | 21 |
Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
White | 85 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
Most Popular Nursing Practice Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 5 colleges that offer an associate degree in nursing practice. Learn more about the most popular 5 below:
Columbia College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nursing practice majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in nursing practice from Columbia College Missouri. About 87% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Las Vegas College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nursing practice. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in nursing practice from Las Vegas College. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Altierus Career College - Tampa comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nursing practice. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in nursing practice from Altierus Career College - Tampa. About 75% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Other Related Nursing Practice Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
MS in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Break into one of the most high-demand occupations in the nation with your online MSN Family Nurse Practitioner track from Southern New Hampshire University.
With the affordable and transfer-friendly online RN to BSN program at Southern New Hampshire University, you can build upon your prior educational journey and enhance your professional experience in a program designed to fit around your schedule.
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At Southern New Hampshire University, we understand the demands placed on today's nursing professionals. When it comes to your education, consider saving money and time by electing the RN to MSN pathway. Eligible students will complete graduate courses within their undergraduate program. This pathway allows you to gain a BSN along the way and ultimately shorten your time within the MSN Nursing Education or Population Healthcare tracks.
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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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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