Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing Science
Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,502 people earned their bachelor's degree in nursing science. This earns it the #4 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for nursing science majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in nursing science. About 85.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 219 |
| Women | 1,283 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 124 |
| Black or African American | 113 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 256 |
| White | 926 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 79 |
Most Popular Nursing Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in nursing science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for nursing science students seekinga bachelor's degree is Duquesne University. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,376 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 276 people received their bachelor's degree in nursing science from Duquesne. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
University of Massachusetts - Boston comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nursing science. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 258 people received their bachelor's degree in nursing science from UMass Boston. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
University of Maine at Fort Kent comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nursing science. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their bachelor's degree in nursing science from UMFK. About 85% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rivier University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nursing science. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,445 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their bachelor's degree in nursing science from Rivier. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Millersville University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their bachelor's degree in nursing science from Millersville. About 77% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ramapo College of New Jersey comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nursing science. Roughly 6,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,363 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,657 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their bachelor's degree in nursing science from Ramapo College. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Kean University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nursing science. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,758 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,225 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in nursing science from Kean. About 90% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nursing science. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in nursing science from UC Irvine. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
EDP University - San Sebastian comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's 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, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in nursing science from EDP - San Sebastian. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nursing science. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in nursing science from Unitec of PR. About 83% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
EDP University - San Juan is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nursing science. 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, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in nursing science from EDP - San Juan. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
World Mission University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nursing science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in nursing science from World Mission University. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Averett University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nursing science. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,790 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in nursing science from AU. About 89% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Anna Maria College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nursing science. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,530 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in nursing science from Anna Maria. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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