Graduate Certificates in Nursing
Education Levels of Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,204 people earned their graduate certificate in nursing. This makes it the 1st most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
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 Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in nursing is $112,433. 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 $84,071 and the high is $125,220.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in nursing is $9,519. 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, $9,519 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,519.
The median monthly payment of a nursing graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $113.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in nursing. About 87.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 673 |
| Women | 4,531 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 468 |
| Black or African American | 1,044 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 603 |
| White | 2,573 |
| International Students | 28 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 488 |
Most Popular Nursing Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 400 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Maryville University of Saint Louis tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 352 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from Maryville U. About 91% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in nursing at Maryville University of Saint Louis make a median salary of 112,433.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from UC. Of these students, 84% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,433.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of South Alabama. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from USA. Of these students, 87% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that USA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,433.
Frontier Nursing University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from Frontier Nursing University. Of these students, 97% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Frontier Nursing University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,433.
Regis College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,688 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from Regis College. Of these students, 85% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Regis College nursing graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $112,433.
The 7th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is California State University - Long Beach. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from CSULB. Of these students, 86% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. California State University - Long Beach nursing graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $112,433.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from Columbia. About 81% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Columbia University in the City of New York nursing graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $112,433.
The University of Texas at Arlington is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from UT Arlington. About 88% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Texas at Arlington nursing graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $112,433.
Liberty University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from Liberty University. Of these students, 85% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in nursing at Liberty University make a median salary of 112,433.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Grand Canyon University. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from Grand Canyon University. About 81% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in nursing at Grand Canyon University make a median salary of 112,433.
Illinois State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from Illinois State. Of these students, 99% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Illinois State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,433.
The 13th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Northern Kentucky University. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,512 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,206 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from NKU. About 91% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in nursing at Northern Kentucky University make a median salary of 112,433.
The 14th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Concordia University, Wisconsin. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from Concordia University, Wisconsin. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in nursing at Concordia University, Wisconsin make a median salary of 112,433.
Herzing University - Madison comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from Herzing University - Madison. About 92% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in nursing at Herzing University - Madison make a median salary of 112,433.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,637 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,948 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from UT Rio Grande Valley. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Data shows that UT Rio Grande Valley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,433.
The 17th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Duke University. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from Duke. About 88% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Duke graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,433.
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from RMUoHP. Of these students, 81% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions nursing graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $112,433.
Ursuline College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,380 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,981 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from Ursuline College. Of these students, 84% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Ursuline College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,433.
The 20th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Massachusetts - Boston. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,905 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their graduate certificate in nursing from UMass Boston. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in nursing at University of Massachusetts - Boston make a median salary of 112,433.
Nursing Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Nursing | 1,744 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 1,092 |
| Registered Nursing | 838 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 341 |
| Nursing Practice | 275 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 15 |
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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