Master’s Degrees in Nursing Science
Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,417 people earned their master's degree in nursing science. This earns it the #6 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for nursing science students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in nursing science. About 87.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 184 |
| Women | 1,233 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 121 |
| Black or African American | 149 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 158 |
| White | 834 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 148 |
Most Popular Nursing Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 63 colleges that offer a master’s degree in nursing science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Rush University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nursing science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,315 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their master's degree in nursing science from Rush University. Of these students, 86% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Benedictine University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing science. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their master's degree in nursing science from Benedictine U. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
University of Maryland - Baltimore comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing science. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,635 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,443 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their master's degree in nursing science from UMB. About 74% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Chicago. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,396 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their master's degree in nursing science from UIC. Of these students, 86% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rivier University. 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, 82 people received their master's degree in nursing science from Rivier. Of these students, 92% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Monmouth University. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,504 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,352 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in nursing science from Monmouth. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing science. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,068 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in nursing science from UAMS. Of these students, 94% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wagner College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing science. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,460 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,950 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in nursing science from Wagner. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Walsh University. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,410 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in nursing science from Walsh. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Clemson University. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,858 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in nursing science from Clemson. About 89% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Touro University Nevada comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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 $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in nursing science from Touro University Nevada. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
University of Massachusetts - Boston is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 40 people received their master's degree in nursing science from UMass Boston. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
Ramapo College of New Jersey is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 31 people received their master's degree in nursing science from Ramapo College. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in nursing science from UNC Greensboro. About 93% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Salem State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing science. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in nursing science from Salem State. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Northern Illinois University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing science. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,066 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in nursing science from NIU. About 94% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Touro University California is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing science. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in nursing science from TUC. About 70% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Davis is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing science. Each year, around 39,000 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, 23 people received their master's degree in nursing science from UC Davis. About 91% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Rhode Island. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,586 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,822 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in nursing science from URI. Of these students, 94% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fort Hays State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing science. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,729 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in nursing science from FHSU. Of these students, 91% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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