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Associate Degrees in Registered Nursing

82,014 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 1,101 schools in the United States where you can get your associate degree in registered nursing. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 39% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.9% of registered nursing graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 82,014 people earned their associate degree in registered nursing. This makes it the 1st most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in registered nursing at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 155,080
Associate Degree 82,014
Master’s Degree 19,942
Undergraduate Certificate 2,405
Basic Certificate 1,609
Doctor’s Degree 1,105
Graduate Certificate 819

Earnings of Registered Nursing Majors With Associate Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for registered nursing students who are associate degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in registered nursing. About 86.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 10,963
Women 71,051
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The racial-ethnic distribution of registered nursing associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 4,240
Black or African American 11,512
Hispanic or Latino 12,849
White 46,506
International Students 748
Other Races/Ethnicities 6,159
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There are 1,101 colleges that offer an associate degree in registered nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Excelsior University

Albany, New York
1,522 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for registered nursing students seekingan associate degree is Excelsior University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,522 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Excelsior University. About 84% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
1,366 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,366 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 89% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

1,084 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Rasmussen University - Florida. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,667 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,084 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Rasmussen University - Florida. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#4

Rasmussen University - Minnesota

St. Cloud, Minnesota
674 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rasmussen University - Minnesota comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in registered nursing. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,817 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,667 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 674 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Rasmussen University - Minnesota. Of these students, 89% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Jersey College

Teterboro, New Jersey
618 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
77% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Jersey College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in registered nursing. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 618 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Jersey College. About 92% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
614 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
89% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Miami Dade College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in registered nursing. Roughly 46,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 614 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from MDC. About 79% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
601 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in registered nursing. Roughly 20,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,048 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 601 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. About 85% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
574 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

ECPI University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in registered nursing. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 registered nursing from ECPI University. Of these students, 93% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

502 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
74% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 502 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio. Of these students, 92% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Rasmussen University - Illinois

Rockford, Illinois
450 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rasmussen University - Illinois comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,667 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 450 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Rasmussen University - Illinois. Of these students, 91% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay

Saint Petersburg, Florida
448 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in registered nursing. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 448 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay. About 88% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, Florida
446 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is St Petersburg College. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 446 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from SPC. Of these students, 83% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida
445 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida State College at Jacksonville comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in registered nursing. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 445 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from FSCJ. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#14

AmeriTech College - Draper

Draper, Utah
400 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

AmeriTech College - Draper comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in registered nursing. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,123 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,963 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 400 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from AmeriTech College - Draper. About 90% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
395 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Harrisburg Area Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 15,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 395 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from HACC. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

#16

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, Texas
380 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lone Star College System comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 70,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 380 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from North Harris Montgomery. About 88% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Helene Fuld College of Nursing

New York, New York
373 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
85% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Helene Fuld College of Nursing is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in registered nursing. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 373 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from HFCN. About 91% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Community College of Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
348 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Community College of Allegheny County comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in registered nursing. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 348 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from CCAC. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

#19

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah
335 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Weber State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in registered nursing. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 registered nursing from WSU. Of these students, 84% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Union County College

Cranford, New Jersey
333 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Union County College. Roughly 8,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 333 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Union County College. About 89% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

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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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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