Associate Degrees in Nursing
Education Levels of Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 82,967 people earned their associate degree in nursing. This earns it the #1 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 153,413 |
| Associate Degree | 82,967 |
| Master’s Degree | 49,855 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13,058 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5,204 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,434 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,183 |
Earnings of Nursing Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in nursing is $68,363. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $64,174 and the high is $73,679.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in nursing is $12,029. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $15,425 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,940.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $143.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in nursing. About 86.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11,431 |
| Women | 71,536 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4,261 |
| Black or African American | 12,350 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14,443 |
| White | 44,773 |
| International Students | 786 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6,354 |
Most Popular Nursing Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,123 colleges that offer an associate degree in nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for nursing students seekingan associate degree is Excelsior University. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,522 people received their associate degree in nursing from Excelsior University. About 84% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Excelsior University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,363.
Ivy Tech Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nursing. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,366 people received their associate degree in nursing from Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 88% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Ivy Tech Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,363.
Rasmussen University - Florida is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nursing. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,084 people received their associate degree in nursing from Rasmussen University - Florida. About 88% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in nursing at Rasmussen University - Florida make a median salary of 68,363.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nursing. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,207 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,554 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 674 people received their associate degree in nursing from Rasmussen University - Minnesota. Of these students, 90% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Rasmussen University - Minnesota graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,363.
The 5th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Jersey College. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 618 people received their associate degree in nursing from Jersey College. Of these students, 90% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Jersey College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,363.
The 6th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Miami Dade College. Each year, around 46,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 614 people received their associate degree in nursing from MDC. Of these students, 78% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Miami Dade College nursing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,363.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nursing. Each year, around 20,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 601 people received their associate degree in nursing from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Of these students, 87% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale nursing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,363.
The 8th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is ECPI University. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 574 people received their associate degree in nursing from ECPI University. Of these students, 91% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that ECPI University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,363.
Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nursing. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 502 people received their associate degree in nursing from Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio. About 89% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio nursing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,363.
Rasmussen University - Illinois comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nursing. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 450 people received their associate degree in nursing from Rasmussen University - Illinois. About 90% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in nursing at Rasmussen University - Illinois make a median salary of 68,363.
Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nursing. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 448 people received their associate degree in nursing from Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in nursing at Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay make a median salary of 68,363.
St Petersburg College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nursing. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 446 people received their associate degree in nursing from SPC. Of these students, 83% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in nursing at St Petersburg College make a median salary of 68,363.
Florida State College at Jacksonville is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nursing. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 445 people received their associate degree in nursing from FSCJ. Of these students, 81% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that FSCJ graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,363.
AmeriTech College - Draper comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nursing. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,609 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,947 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 400 people received their associate degree in nursing from AmeriTech College - Draper. Of these students, 88% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that AmeriTech College - Draper graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,363.
Harrisburg Area Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nursing. Each year, around 15,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 395 people received their associate degree in nursing from HACC. Of these students, 85% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Harrisburg Area Community College nursing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,363.
Lone Star College System is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nursing. Each year, around 70,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 380 people received their associate degree in nursing from North Harris Montgomery. Of these students, 86% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in nursing at Lone Star College System make a median salary of 68,363.
The 17th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Helene Fuld College of Nursing. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 373 people received their associate degree in nursing from HFCN. Of these students, 85% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Helene Fuld College of Nursing nursing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,363.
Community College of Allegheny County comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nursing. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 348 people received their associate degree in nursing from CCAC. Of these students, 83% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that CCAC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,363.
The 19th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Weber State University. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 335 people received their associate degree in nursing from WSU. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Weber State University nursing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,363.
Union County College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nursing. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 333 people received their associate degree in nursing from Union County College. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Data shows that Union County College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,363.
Nursing Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 81,666 |
| Nursing Science | 836 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 236 |
| Nursing Practice | 161 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 68 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 2,219 |
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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