Pre-Nursing Studies
Types of Degrees Pre-Nursing Studies Majors Are Getting
The following table lists how many pre-nursing studies graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.
| Education Level | Number of Grads | 
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2,163 | 
| Basic Certificate | 635 | 
| Undergraduate Certificate | 156 | 
| Bachelor’s Degree | 80 | 
| Graduate Certificate | 21 | 
Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Pre-Nursing Studies?
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of pre-nursing studies majors is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads | 
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 | 
| Black or African American | 6 | 
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 
| White | 62 | 
| International Students | 1 | 
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 | 
Geographic Diversity
Students from other countries are interested in Pre-Nursing Studies, too. About 1.3% of those with this major are international students.
Online Pre-Nursing Studies Programs
The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.
| Degree Level | Colleges Offering Programs | Colleges Offering Online Classes | 
|---|---|---|
| Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) | 0 | 0 | 
| Certificate (1-2 years) | 13 | 1 | 
| Certificate (2-4 Years) | 1 | 0 | 
| Associate’s Degree | 92 | 13 | 
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1 | 0 | 
| Post-Baccalaureate | 0 | 0 | 
| Master’s Degree | 0 | 0 | 
| Post-Master’s | 0 | 0 | 
| Doctor’s Degree (Research) | 0 | 0 | 
| Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 0 | 0 | 
| Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 0 | 0 | 
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		    Majors Related to Pre-Nursing Studies
You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to pre-nursing studies.
| Major | Number of Grads | 
|---|---|
| Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 3,822 | 
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 1,923 | 
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 212 | 
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 179 | 
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 78 | 
| Pre-Dentistry Studies | 70 | 
| Pre-Physician Assistant | 68 | 
| Pre-Art Therapy | 5 | 
| Pre-Optometry Studies | 1 | 
| Pre-Chiropractic Studies | 0 | 
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
 - College Scorecard
 - National Center for Education Statistics
 - O*NET Online
 - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
 - Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
 
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