Public Health Nursing Master’s Degrees
There are 20 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Public Health Nursing. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and53% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.5% of Public Health Nursing graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Public Health Nursing Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,505 degrees were awarded toPublic Health Nursing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Public Health Nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 6 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,199 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 289 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11 |
Earnings of Public Health Nursing Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Public Health Nursing 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Public Health Nursing students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 92.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15 |
| Women | 189 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Public Health Nursing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94 | 46.1% |
| Asian | 16 | 7.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 | 8.3% |
| Black or African American | 61 | 29.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 3.9% |
| Race Unknown | 6 | 2.9% |
| International Students | 1 | 0.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Public Health Nursing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 35 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Public Health Nursing. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Public Health Nursing students seeking a master's degree is Aspen University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,189 people received their master's degree in Public Health Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Health Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in Public Health Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for Public Health Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in Public Health Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Public Health Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 55 master's degrees in Public Health Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Public Health Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 21 master's degrees in Public Health Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Jacksonville State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Health Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Public Health Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bluefield University is a popular choice for Public Health Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Public Health Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a popular choice for Public Health Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Public Health Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Samoa Community College is a popular choice for Public Health Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in Public Health Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cedarville University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Health Nursing. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in Public Health Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rhode Island College is a popular choice for Public Health Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in Public Health Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Coppin State University is a popular choice for Public Health Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in Public Health Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Health Nursing. This school awarded 5 master's degrees in Public Health Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Carolina University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Health Nursing. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Public Health Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Health Nursing. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Public Health Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Allen College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Health Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in Public Health Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Methodist College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Health Nursing. This school awarded 2 master's degrees in Public Health Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Health Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in Public Health Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Binghamton University is a popular choice for Public Health Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in Public Health Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Health Nursing. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in Public Health 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Public Health Nursing 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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