Nursing Science Master’s Degrees
There are 150 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Nursing Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about42% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.3% of Nursing Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,245 people 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 | 1,275 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,172 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 847 |
Earnings of Nursing Science Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Nursing Science. About 88.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 131 |
| Women | 964 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Nursing Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 625 | 57.1% |
| Asian | 135 | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 153 | 14.0% |
| Black or African American | 107 | 9.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 1.4% |
| Race Unknown | 44 | 4.0% |
| International Students | 14 | 1.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Nursing Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 176 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 365 people received their master's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 362 people received their master's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 268 people received their master's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 244 master's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Science. This school awarded 224 master's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duquesne University is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 216 people received their master'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.
Rush University is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their master's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine at Fort Kent comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Science. This school awarded 146 master'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.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 145 master'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.
Ramapo College of New Jersey comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their master'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.
University of Illinois Chicago comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Science. This school awarded 110 master's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Augusta University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Science. This school awarded 98 master's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their master's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 77 master's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Nursing Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master'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-Villalba is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 66 master'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.
Kean University is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 65 master'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.
Monmouth University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Science. This school awarded 64 master'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.
Benedictine University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bellevue University is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Nursing Science that also offer master’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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