Graduate Certificates in Nursing Practice
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Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 270 people earned their graduate certificate in nursing practice. This makes it the 5th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
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 Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for nursing practice majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
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 graduate certificate in nursing practice. About 89.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 28 |
| Women | 242 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing practice graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 59 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 140 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 31 |
Most Popular Nursing Practice Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 39 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in nursing practice. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of South Alabama tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nursing practice majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from USA. About 92% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - San Francisco is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing practice. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from UCSF. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
University of Iowa comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing practice. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,711 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from Iowa.
University of Florida is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing practice. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from UF. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Arizona State University - Tempe. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from ASU - Tempe. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Robert Morris University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing practice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from RMU.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing practice. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from SIUE. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brenau University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing practice. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from Brenau. About 100% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing practice. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,586 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,822 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from URI.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing practice. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,472 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from VCU. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
Liberty University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing practice. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from Liberty University. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is George Washington University. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from GWU.
Wayne State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing practice. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from Wayne State.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Nevada - Reno. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,133 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from UNR. About 50% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Creighton University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing practice. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from Creighton.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing practice. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from Ohio State.
Winston - Salem State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing practice. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,872 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in nursing practice from WSSU. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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.
BS in Nursing - RN to BSN - Accelerated RN to MSN
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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*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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