Associate Degrees in Nursing Science
Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 811 people earned their associate degree in nursing science. This makes it the 3rd most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nursing science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,502 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,417 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 901 |
| Associate Degree | 811 |
| Graduate Certificate | 70 |
Earnings of Nursing Science Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for nursing science majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for nursing science majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in nursing science. About 71.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 233 |
| Women | 578 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 811 |
| White | 0 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Nursing Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 12 colleges that offer an associate degree in nursing science. Learn more about the most popular 12 below:
The most popular school in the United States for nursing science students seekingan associate degree is EDP University - San Juan. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their associate degree in nursing science from EDP - San Juan. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
EDP University - San Sebastian comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nursing science. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their associate degree in nursing science from EDP - San Sebastian. Of these students, 67% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
EDP University - Manati is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nursing science. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their associate degree in nursing science from EDP - Manati. Of these students, 67% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their associate degree is EDP University - Humacao. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their associate degree in nursing science from EDP - Humacao. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
EDP University - Villalba comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nursing science. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in nursing science from EDP - Villalba. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Dewey University - Manati. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in nursing science from Dewey University - Manati. About 74% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their associate degree is ICPR Junior College - General Institutional. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in nursing science from ICPR Junior College - General Institutional. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their associate degree is ICPR Junior College - Mayaguez. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in nursing science from ICPR Junior College - Mayaguez. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
ICPR Junior College - Arecibo is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nursing science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in nursing science from ICPR Junior College - Arecibo. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Dewey University - Juana Diaz. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,335 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in nursing science from Dewey University - Juana Diaz. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
ICPR Junior College - Manati is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nursing science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in nursing science from ICPR Junior College - Manati. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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