Master’s Degrees in Nursing Practice
Featured 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.
Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 362 people earned their master's degree in nursing practice. This makes it the 15th most popular master's degree 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 Master’s 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 master's degree in nursing practice. About 87.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 46 |
| Women | 316 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing practice master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 219 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 54 |
Most Popular Nursing Practice Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 26 colleges that offer a master’s degree in nursing practice. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Virginia Commonwealth University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nursing practice majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 103 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from VCU. About 90% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Connecticut comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing practice. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,174 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from UCONN. About 89% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their master's degree is Emory University. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from Emory. Of these students, 84% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida Southern College. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from Florida Southern. About 71% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their master's degree is Palm Beach Atlantic University. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,304 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from Palm Beach Atlantic. About 87% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Misericordia University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing practice. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,952 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,438 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from Misericordia University.
South University's online programs comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing practice. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from South University's online programs. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Washington University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing practice. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from GWU. About 85% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boise State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing practice. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,236 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from Boise State. Of these students, 82% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Mary is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing practice. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from UMary. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
University of San Diego is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing practice. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,810 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from USD. About 55% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fitchburg State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing practice. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,510 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from Fitchburg State. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Messiah University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing practice. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,230 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from Messiah. Of these students, 73% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Towson University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing practice. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from Towson. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Central Connecticut State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing practice. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,470 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,058 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from CCSU. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Franklin Pierce University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing practice. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,055 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in nursing practice from Franklin Pierce.
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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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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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