Associate Degrees in Nursing
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Education Levels of Nursing Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 85,504 students 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 | 165,538 |
| Associate Degree | 85,504 |
| Master’s Degree | 51,608 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10,943 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4,413 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,494 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,092 |
Earnings of Nursing Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in nursing is $57,442. 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 $53,555 to a high of $61,208.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in nursing is $20,607. 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, $27,657 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $15,858.
The median monthly payment of a nursing graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $171.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in nursing. About 86.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11,978 |
| Women | 73,526 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4,086 |
| Black or African American | 11,255 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,610 |
| White | 49,715 |
| International Students | 706 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6,132 |
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 College 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,522 associate degrees were handed out to nursing majors at Excelsior College. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
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. The nursing program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 1,366 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,567 per year. The nursing program at Rasmussen University - Florida awarded 1,084 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 89% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,573 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,567 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 674 associate degrees were handed out to nursing majors at Rasmussen University - Minnesota. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
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. The nursing program at Jersey College awarded 618 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 93% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 614 associate degrees were handed out to nursing majors at MDC. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
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 $20,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,632 per year. The nursing program at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale awarded 601 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
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. The nursing program at ECPI University awarded 574 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 91% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 502 associate degrees were handed out to nursing majors at Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio. About 88% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,567 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 450 associate degrees were handed out to nursing majors at Rasmussen University - Illinois. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
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. The nursing program at Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay awarded 448 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 446 people received their associate degree in nursing from SPC. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
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. The nursing program at Florida State College at Jacksonville awarded 445 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
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 $12,068 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,469 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 400 associate degrees were handed out to nursing majors at AmeriTech College - Draper. About 82% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 395 associate degrees were handed out to nursing majors at HACC. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 380 people received their associate degree in nursing from North Harris Montgomery. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 373 people received their associate degree in nursing from HFCN. Around 87% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
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. The nursing program at Community College of Allegheny County awarded 348 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $5,329 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,880 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 335 associate degrees were handed out to nursing majors at WSU. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
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. The nursing program at Union County College awarded 333 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Nursing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 84,448 |
| Nursing Science | 723 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 219 |
| Nursing Practice | 80 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 34 |
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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 | 27,677 |
| Allied Health Services | 20,673 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 16,893 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,218 |
| Dental Support Services | 7,282 |
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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