Master’s Degrees in Nursing Education
Education Levels of Nursing Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,411 people earned their master's degree in nursing education. 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 nursing education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,411 |
| Graduate Certificate | 214 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 114 |
| Associate Degree | 89 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 22 |
Earnings of Nursing Education Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for nursing education majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in nursing education. About 92.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 247 |
| Women | 3,164 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing education master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 159 |
| Black or African American | 350 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 475 |
| White | 2,068 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 351 |
Most Popular Nursing Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 163 colleges that offer a master’s degree in nursing education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nursing education majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,541 people received their master's degree in nursing education from WGU. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing education. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their master's degree in nursing education from UT Arlington. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for nursing education majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their master's degree in nursing education from UOPX - Arizona. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Wilmington University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing education. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in nursing education from Wilmington University. Of these students, 99% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for nursing education majors who are seeking their master's degree is National University College. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,314 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in nursing education from National University College. About 78% of this group were women, and 98% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing education. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,731 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in nursing education from IWU. Of these students, 93% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at El Paso is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing education. Each year, around 24,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in nursing education from UTEP. About 86% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nursing education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Framingham State University. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in nursing education from Framingham State. Of these students, 85% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for nursing education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stony Brook 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in nursing education from SUNY Stony Brook. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for nursing education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Mount St. Joseph University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in nursing education from Mount St. Joe.
The 15th most popular school in the country for nursing education majors who are seeking their master's degree is SUNY Empire State College. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in nursing education from SUNY Empire. Of these students, 100% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing education. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in nursing education from TWU. Of these students, 97% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Carlow University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing education. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,376 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in nursing education from Carlow. Of these students, 92% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for nursing education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern State University. Each year, around 7,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,623 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,018 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in nursing education from NSU. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for nursing education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,249 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in nursing education from Nebraska Methodist College. About 92% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for nursing education majors who are seeking their master's degree is SUNY Delhi. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in nursing education from SUNY Delhi. About 100% of this group were women, and 24% 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.
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