Nursing Research & Other Master’s Degrees
There are 98 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Nursing Research & Other. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about42% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.6% of Nursing Research & Other graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Nursing Research & Other Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 4,125 students earned theirNursing Research & Other majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Nursing Research & Other at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 225 |
| Associate’s Degree | 98 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,019 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,467 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 316 |
Earnings of Nursing Research & Other Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Nursing Research & Other of $80,149 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $83,453 |
| 4 years | $80,149 |
| 5 years | $90,156 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Nursing Research & Other majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 85.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 172 |
| Women | 1,041 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Nursing Research & Other graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 699 | 57.6% |
| Asian | 121 | 10.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 130 | 10.7% |
| Black or African American | 155 | 12.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 31 | 2.6% |
| Race Unknown | 56 | 4.6% |
| International Students | 7 | 0.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Nursing Research & Other Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 141 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Nursing Research & Other. Learn more about the most popular below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Nursing Research & Other majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 416 people received their master's degree in Nursing Research & Other from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Research & Other here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing is a popular choice for Nursing Research & Other majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 256 master's degrees in Nursing Research & Other in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Northwest comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Research & Other. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people received their master's degree in Nursing Research & Other from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
St Lukes Hospital School of Nursing is a popular choice for Nursing Research & Other majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their master's degree in Nursing Research & Other from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Research & Other. This school awarded 211 master's degrees in Nursing Research & Other in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Research & Other here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Frontier Nursing University is a popular choice for Nursing Research & Other majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their master's degree in Nursing Research & Other from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Research & Other. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their master's degree in Nursing Research & Other from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Mississippi comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Research & Other. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their master's degree in Nursing Research & Other from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Research & Other here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Research & Other. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their master's degree in Nursing Research & Other from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Career Networks Institute comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Research & Other. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their master's degree in Nursing Research & Other from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Research & Other here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana State University is a popular choice for Nursing Research & Other majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in Nursing Research & Other from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Research & Other here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Helene Fuld College of Nursing is a popular choice for Nursing Research & Other majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 94 master's degrees in Nursing Research & Other in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Research & Other here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is a popular choice for Nursing Research & Other majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 84 master's degrees in Nursing Research & Other in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Neumann University is a popular choice for Nursing Research & Other majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 84 master's degrees in Nursing Research & Other in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is a popular choice for Nursing Research & Other majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in Nursing Research & Other from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Research & Other here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Nursing Research & Other majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 80 master's degrees in Nursing Research & Other in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois State University is a popular choice for Nursing Research & Other majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in Nursing Research & Other from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Research & Other here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Jersey City University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Research & Other. This school awarded 67 master's degrees in Nursing Research & Other in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Research & Other here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a popular choice for Nursing Research & Other majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 65 master's degrees in Nursing Research & Other in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Research & Other. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in Nursing Research & Other from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Research & Other here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Nursing Research & Other that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 256,965 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 14,847 |
| Nursing Practice | 9,206 |
| Nursing Administration | 7,911 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 4,379 |
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.
