Master’s Degrees in School Nursing
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Education Levels of School Nursing Majors
In 2018-2019, 454 earned their master's degree in school nursing. This earns it the #13 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in school nursing at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 454 |
Graduate Certificate | 54 |
Doctor’s Degree | 15 |
Earnings of School Nursing Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for school nursing majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for school nursing majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in school nursing. About 97.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 10 |
Women | 444 |

The racial-ethnic distribution of school nursing master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 18 |
Black or African American | 18 |
Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
White | 355 |
International Students | 4 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 29 |

Most Popular School Nursing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 39 colleges that offer a master’s degree in school nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for school nursing students seekinga master's degree is Vanderbilt University. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,624 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 70 people received their master's degree in school nursing from Vanderbilt. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 99% were women.
Maryville University of Saint Louis is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in school nursing. Each year, around 9,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 68 people received their master's degree in school nursing from Maryville U. Of these students, 96% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in school nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,156 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,254 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 51 people received their master's degree in school nursing from UPenn. About 100% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stony Brook University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in school nursing. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 42 master's degrees were handed out to school nursing majors at SUNY Stony Brook. About 98% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Duke University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in school nursing. Roughly 16,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,680 per year.
The school nursing program at Duke University awarded 38 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 97% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wayne State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in school nursing. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,285 per year.
The school nursing program at Wayne State University awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 96% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida International University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in school nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,912 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 19 master's degrees were handed out to school nursing majors at FIU. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for school nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Emory University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $42,800 per year.
The school nursing program at Emory University awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
MGH Institute of Health Professions is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in school nursing. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $70,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,200 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in school nursing from MGH Institute of Health Professions. Of these students, 94% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in school nursing. Each year, around 51,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,408 per year.
The school nursing program at New York University awarded 16 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in school nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,826 per year.
The school nursing program at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in school nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,524 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in school nursing from Case Western. About 100% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for school nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Villanova University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,506 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in school nursing from Villanova. About 100% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
St Catherine University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in school nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,948 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to school nursing majors at St. Kate's. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Rochester is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in school nursing. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,705 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in school nursing from University of Rochester.
Upstate Medical University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in school nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in school nursing from SUNY Upstate Medical University. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Seton Hall University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in school nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,460 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,580 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in school nursing from Seton Hall. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oregon Health & Science University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in school nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,412 per year.
The school nursing program at Oregon Health & Science University awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Gwynedd Mercy University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in school nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,749 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in school nursing from Gwynedd - Mercy. About 100% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Molloy College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in school nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,330 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,510 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in school nursing from Molloy. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to school nursing that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Registered Nursing | 17,491 |
Family Practice Nursing | 13,773 |
Nursing Administration | 7,493 |
Nursing Research & Other | 1,922 |
Nursing Science | 1,652 |
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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