Bachelor’s Degrees in Registered Nursing
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Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors
In 2020-2021, 157,596 earned their bachelor's degree in registered nursing. This earns it the #1 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in registered nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 157,596 |
| Associate Degree | 84,448 |
| Master’s Degree | 18,773 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,293 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,912 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,058 |
| Graduate Certificate | 571 |
Earnings of Registered Nursing Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for registered nursing majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in registered nursing. About 87.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 20,478 |
| Women | 137,118 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of registered nursing bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11,169 |
| Black or African American | 17,135 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22,558 |
| White | 91,910 |
| International Students | 1,298 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13,526 |
Most Popular Registered Nursing Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,097 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in registered nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for registered nursing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10,730 people received their bachelor's degree in registered nursing from WGU. About 89% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Chamberlain University - Illinois is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Roughly 29,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,117 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,000 per year. The registered nursing program at Chamberlain University - Illinois awarded 8,124 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Grand Canyon University. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. The registered nursing program at Grand Canyon University awarded 4,530 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 89% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Arlington. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,456 bachelor's degrees were handed out to registered nursing majors at UT Arlington. About 86% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Capella University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,199 people received their bachelor's degree in registered nursing from Capella University. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,089 bachelor's degrees were handed out to registered nursing majors at OHIO Athens. About 86% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is West Coast University - Orange County. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,451 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,963 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 971 bachelor's degrees were handed out to registered nursing majors at West Coast University - Orange County. About 80% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 945 people received their bachelor's degree in registered nursing from SNHU. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
National University College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,444 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 919 bachelor's degrees were handed out to registered nursing majors at National University College. About 76% of this group were women, and 99% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,360 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 917 bachelor's degrees were handed out to registered nursing majors at TTUHSC. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Walden University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 900 bachelor's degrees were handed out to registered nursing majors at Walden University. About 86% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 876 bachelor's degrees were handed out to registered nursing majors at UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 88% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 17,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,719 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 782 bachelor's degrees were handed out to registered nursing majors at UNCW. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
West Coast University - Los Angeles is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 778 bachelor's degrees were handed out to registered nursing majors at West Coast University - Los Angeles. Of these students, 76% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Central Florida. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 772 bachelor's degrees were handed out to registered nursing majors at UCF. About 88% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
West Coast University - Ontario comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 698 bachelor's degrees were handed out to registered nursing majors at West Coast University - Ontario. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The University of Texas at Tyler comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in registered nursing. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 630 people received their bachelor's degree in registered nursing from UT Tyler. Of these students, 84% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Galen College of Nursing - Louisville is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. The registered nursing program at Galen College of Nursing - Louisville awarded 623 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is East Tennessee State University. Roughly 13,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,486 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,784 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 563 people received their bachelor's degree in registered nursing from ETSU. Of these students, 85% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Drexel University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in registered nursing. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 533 people received their bachelor's degree in registered nursing from Drexel. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to registered nursing that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing Research & Other | 2,640 |
| Public Health Nursing | 1,495 |
| Nursing Science | 1,464 |
| Nursing Practice | 1,122 |
| Nursing Administration | 859 |
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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