Master’s Degrees in Nursing Science
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Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,421 master's degrees were awarded to nursing science majors. 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 | 1,464 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,421 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 950 |
| Associate Degree | 723 |
| Graduate Certificate | 42 |
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 88.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 163 |
| Women | 1,258 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 134 |
| Black or African American | 150 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 141 |
| White | 835 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 155 |
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 $29,828 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,253 per year. The nursing science program at Rush University awarded 175 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 87% were women and 30% 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 $30,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,530 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 138 master's degrees were handed out to nursing science majors at Benedictine U. Of these students, 93% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,140 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 115 people received their master's degree in nursing science from UMB. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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 $12,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,927 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 101 master's degrees were handed out to nursing science majors at UIC. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
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 $34,412 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,880 per year. The nursing science program at Rivier University awarded 82 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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 $40,968 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,578 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 people received their master's degree in nursing science from Monmouth. Of these students, 91% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $6,708 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,934 per year. The nursing science program at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences awarded 63 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 89% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $48,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,590 per year. The nursing science program at Wagner College awarded 56 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 91% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $30,205 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,410 per year. The nursing science program at Walsh University awarded 48 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 92% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 people received their master's degree in nursing science from Clemson. Of these students, 95% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,650 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 master's degrees were handed out to nursing science majors at Touro University Nevada. Of these students, 76% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $14,187 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,433 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 master's degrees were handed out to nursing science majors at UMass Boston. About 95% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $14,952 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,085 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their master's degree in nursing science from Ramapo College. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their master's degree in nursing science from UNC Greensboro. Of these students, 87% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The nursing science program at Salem State University awarded 31 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% 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 $9,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,942 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their master's degree in nursing science from NIU. About 89% of this group were women, and 19% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to nursing science majors at TUC. About 88% of this group were women, and 68% 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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The nursing science program at University of California - Davis awarded 23 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
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 $13,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,454 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their master's degree in nursing science from URI. Of these students, 86% were women and 18% 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 $3,726 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 master's degrees were handed out to nursing science majors at FHSU. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 18,773 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 14,286 |
| Nursing Administration | 8,411 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 1,498 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 1,456 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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