Nursing Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Nursing is offered at 2,114 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Nursing. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and43% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.9% of Nursing graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 311,372 people earned theirNursing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 2,663 |
| Associate’s Degree | 85,232 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 153,340 |
| Master’s Degree | 56,706 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13,391 |
Earnings of Nursing Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate in Nursing of $80,149 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Nursing students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in Nursing. About 86.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 353 |
| Women | 2,310 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Nursing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,492 | 56.0% |
| Asian | 210 | 7.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 386 | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 361 | 13.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 84 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 83 | 3.1% |
| International Students | 24 | 0.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Nursing Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 2,207 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Nursing. Learn more about the most popular below:
Chamberlain University-Illinois tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Nursing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13,367 people received their undergraduate certificate in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Nursing. This school awarded 8,953 undergraduate certificates in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 7,799 undergraduate certificates in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,116 people received their undergraduate certificate in Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 4,948 undergraduate certificates in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Nursing. This school awarded 3,485 undergraduate certificates in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Aspen University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Nursing. This school awarded 1,999 undergraduate certificates in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Coast University-Orange County is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,760 people received their undergraduate certificate in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,491 undergraduate certificates in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,481 people received their undergraduate certificate in Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Alabama comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,440 people received their undergraduate certificate in Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,401 people received their undergraduate certificate in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,335 people received their undergraduate certificate in Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,160 undergraduate certificates in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,154 people received their undergraduate certificate in Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,142 people received their undergraduate certificate in Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rasmussen University-Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,063 people received their undergraduate certificate in Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,053 people received their undergraduate certificate in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Kentucky University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,035 people received their undergraduate certificate in Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Frontier Nursing University is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,021 people received their undergraduate certificate in Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nursing Majors to Study
| 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 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Nursing that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 99,987 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 90,379 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 90,166 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 80,693 |
| Public Health | 41,086 |
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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