Master’s Degrees in School Nursing
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Education Levels of School Nursing Majors
In 2020-2021, 455 master's degrees were awarded to school nursing majors. This earns it the #10 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 |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 455 |
| Graduate Certificate | 58 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 40 |
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 96.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 18 |
| Women | 437 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of school nursing master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 359 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
Most Popular School Nursing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 36 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 Maryville University of Saint Louis. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. The school nursing program at Maryville University of Saint Louis awarded 64 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Vanderbilt University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in school nursing. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,600 per year. The school nursing program at Vanderbilt University awarded 63 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for school nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 people received their master's degree in school nursing from UPenn. Of these students, 96% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Duke University comes in at #4 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 $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their master's degree in school nursing from Duke. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Stony Brook University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in school nursing. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. 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. The school nursing program at Stony Brook University awarded 42 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 98% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for school nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Emory University. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,800 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 master's degrees were handed out to school nursing majors at Emory. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
Wayne State University comes in at #7 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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 master's degrees were handed out to school nursing majors at Wayne State. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
New York 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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The school nursing program at New York University awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 $77,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $67,680 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to school nursing majors at MGH Institute of Health Professions. Of these students, 88% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in school nursing. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their master's degree in school nursing from UC. About 86% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for school nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is St Catherine University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. The school nursing program at St Catherine University awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis 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 $8,883 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,228 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to school nursing majors at IUPUI. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Florida International University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in school nursing. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. 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. The school nursing program at Florida International University awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 73% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for school nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Rochester. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,779 per year. The school nursing program at University of Rochester awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for school nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Upstate Medical University. Each year, around 1,500 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. The school nursing program at Upstate Medical University awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of Toledo comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in school nursing. Each year, around 18,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,028 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,758 per year. The school nursing program at University of Toledo awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Case Western Reserve University is the 17th 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 $54,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,358 per year. The school nursing program at Case Western Reserve University awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for school nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is King University. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,207 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to school nursing majors at King.
Seton Hall University is the 17th 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 $44,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,218 per year. The school nursing program at Seton Hall University awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for school nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Molloy College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,590 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to school nursing majors at Molloy. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% 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 |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 18,773 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 14,286 |
| Nursing Administration | 8,411 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 1,498 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 1,456 |
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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