Nursing Science Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 150 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Nursing Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.5% of Nursing Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 4,245 students earned theirNursing Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Nursing Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 951 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 1,275 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,172 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 847 |
Earnings of Nursing Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Nursing Science of $80,149 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 Science majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 88.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 153 |
| Women | 1,122 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Nursing Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 760 | 59.6% |
| Asian | 135 | 10.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 185 | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 106 | 8.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 34 | 2.7% |
| Race Unknown | 31 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 19 | 1.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Nursing Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 176 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Nursing Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Massachusetts-Boston tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Nursing Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 365 people received their bachelor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 362 people received their bachelor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 268 bachelor's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rivier University is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 244 people received their bachelor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 224 people received their bachelor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duquesne University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Nursing Science. This school awarded 216 bachelor's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rush University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Nursing Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their bachelor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine at Fort Kent is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 146 bachelor's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their bachelor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ramapo College of New Jersey is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their bachelor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Chicago is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 110 bachelor's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Augusta University is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Nursing Science. This school awarded 95 bachelor's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wagner College is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 77 bachelor's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Nursing Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Nursing Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kean University is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 65 bachelor's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Monmouth University is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 64 bachelor's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Benedictine University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Nursing Science. This school awarded 57 bachelor's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bellevue University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Nursing Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Nursing Science that also offer bachelor’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
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