Associate Degrees in Nursing
Education Levels of Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 82,967 people earned their associate degree in nursing. This makes it the 1st most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 153,413 |
| Associate Degree | 82,967 |
| Master’s Degree | 49,855 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13,058 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5,204 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,434 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,183 |
Earnings of Nursing Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in nursing is $68,363. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $64,174 to a high of $73,679.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in nursing is $12,029. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $15,425 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,940.
The median monthly payment of a nursing graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $143.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in nursing. About 86.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11,431 |
| Women | 71,536 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4,261 |
| Black or African American | 12,350 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14,443 |
| White | 44,773 |
| International Students | 786 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6,354 |
Most Popular Nursing Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,123 colleges that offer an associate degree in nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Excelsior University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,522 people received their associate degree in nursing from Excelsior University. Of these students, 84% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in nursing at Excelsior University make a median salary of 68,363.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,366 people received their associate degree in nursing from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in nursing at Ivy Tech Community College make a median salary of 68,363.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Rasmussen University - Florida. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,084 people received their associate degree in nursing from Rasmussen University - Florida. Of these students, 88% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Rasmussen University - Florida nursing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,363.
The 4th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Rasmussen University - Minnesota. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,207 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,554 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 674 people received their associate degree in nursing from Rasmussen University - Minnesota. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in nursing at Rasmussen University - Minnesota make a median salary of 68,363.
Jersey College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nursing. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 618 people received their associate degree in nursing from Jersey College. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in nursing at Jersey College make a median salary of 68,363.
Miami Dade College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nursing. Roughly 46,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 614 people received their associate degree in nursing from MDC. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Data shows that MDC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,363.
The 7th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Roughly 20,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 601 people received their associate degree in nursing from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Data shows that Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,363.
ECPI University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nursing. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 574 people received their associate degree in nursing from ECPI University. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in nursing at ECPI University make a median salary of 68,363.
Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nursing. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 502 people received their associate degree in nursing from Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio. Of these students, 89% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,363.
Rasmussen University - Illinois is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nursing. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 450 people received their associate degree in nursing from Rasmussen University - Illinois. Of these students, 90% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Rasmussen University - Illinois nursing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,363.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 448 people received their associate degree in nursing from Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay. About 87% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay nursing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,363.
The 12th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is St Petersburg College. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 446 people received their associate degree in nursing from SPC. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. St Petersburg College nursing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,363.
The 13th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Florida State College at Jacksonville. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 445 people received their associate degree in nursing from FSCJ. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in nursing at Florida State College at Jacksonville make a median salary of 68,363.
AmeriTech College - Draper is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nursing. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,609 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,947 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 400 people received their associate degree in nursing from AmeriTech College - Draper. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in nursing at AmeriTech College - Draper make a median salary of 68,363.
Harrisburg Area Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nursing. Roughly 15,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 395 people received their associate degree in nursing from HACC. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Data shows that HACC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,363.
The 16th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lone Star College System. Roughly 70,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 380 people received their associate degree in nursing from North Harris Montgomery. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Lone Star College System nursing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,363.
Helene Fuld College of Nursing comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nursing. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 373 people received their associate degree in nursing from HFCN. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Data shows that HFCN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,363.
Community College of Allegheny County is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nursing. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 348 people received their associate degree in nursing from CCAC. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in nursing at Community College of Allegheny County make a median salary of 68,363.
Weber State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nursing. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 335 people received their associate degree in nursing from WSU. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that WSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,363.
The 20th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Union County College. Roughly 8,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 333 people received their associate degree in nursing from Union County College. About 87% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in nursing at Union County College make a median salary of 68,363.
Nursing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 81,666 |
| Nursing Science | 836 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 236 |
| Nursing Practice | 161 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 68 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 29,240 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,166 |
| Allied Health Services | 16,805 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,346 |
| Dental Support Services | 7,002 |
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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