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Master’s Degrees in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing

14,286 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 229 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in family practice nursing. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.6% of family practice nursing graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Family Practice Nursing Majors

In 2020-2021, 14,286 master's degrees were awarded to family practice nursing majors. This earns it the #2 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 family practice nursing at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 14,286
Graduate Certificate 1,095
Doctor’s Degree 563
Bachelor’s Degree 160

Earnings of Family Practice Nursing 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 family practice nursing majors who have their master's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in family practice nursing. About 86.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,865
Women 12,421
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The racial-ethnic distribution of family practice nursing master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1,177
Black or African American 1,707
Hispanic or Latino 2,184
White 7,979
International Students 81
Other Races/Ethnicities 1,158
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There are 229 colleges that offer a master’s degree in family practice nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

2,456 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for family practice nursing students seekinga master's degree is Chamberlain University - Illinois. Each year, around 29,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,117 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,456 master's degrees were handed out to family practice nursing majors at Chamberlain - Illinois. Of these students, 90% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

937 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family practice nursing. 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. The family practice nursing program at The University of Texas at Arlington awarded 937 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 87% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts
490 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Simmons University. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,384 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 490 master's degrees were handed out to family practice nursing majors at Simmons. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

430 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is South University's online programs. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 430 people received their master's degree in family practice nursing from South University's online programs. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#5

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
397 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Maryville University of Saint Louis. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 397 master's degrees were handed out to family practice nursing majors at Maryville U. Of these students, 89% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
392 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Purdue University Global is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family practice nursing. Each year, around 43,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 392 people received their master's degree in family practice nursing from Purdue University Global. Of these students, 89% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

United States University

San Diego, California
388 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

United States University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family practice nursing. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,000 per year. The family practice nursing program at United States University awarded 388 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 83% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Miami Regional University

Miami Springs, Florida
374 Yearly Graduations
57% Women

Miami Regional University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family practice nursing. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. The family practice nursing program at Miami Regional University awarded 374 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 57% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

318 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family practice 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 318 master's degrees were handed out to family practice nursing majors at UC. Of these students, 89% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

241 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family practice nursing. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,453 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,715 per year. The family practice nursing program at Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global awarded 241 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 88% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

237 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,841 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,524 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 237 master's degrees were handed out to family practice nursing majors at UTHealth. About 85% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Frontier Nursing University

Hyden, Kentucky
212 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Frontier Nursing University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family practice nursing. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 212 master's degrees were handed out to family practice nursing majors at Frontier Nursing University. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#13

Universidad del Turabo

Gurabo, Puerto Rico
202 Yearly Graduations
66% Women

Universidad del Turabo is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family practice nursing. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. The family practice nursing program at Universidad del Turabo awarded 202 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 66% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
196 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Wilmington is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family practice nursing. Each year, around 17,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,719 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 196 master's degrees were handed out to family practice nursing majors at UNCW. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#15

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
191 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Grand Canyon University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family practice nursing. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 191 master's degrees were handed out to family practice nursing majors at Grand Canyon University. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#16

Herzing University - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
190 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Herzing University - Madison is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family practice nursing. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,800 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 190 master's degrees were handed out to family practice nursing majors at Herzing University - Madison. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#17

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
172 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 172 master's degrees were handed out to family practice nursing majors at NUS Florida. About 90% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
172 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Miami comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family practice nursing. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,834 per year. The family practice nursing program at University of Miami awarded 172 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

164 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas Medical Branch comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family practice nursing. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,917 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 164 master's degrees were handed out to family practice nursing majors at UTMB Galveston. About 85% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

159 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing 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 $16,153 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 159 people received their master's degree in family practice nursing from UOPX - Arizona. About 84% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to family practice nursing that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Registered Nursing 18,773
Nursing Administration 8,411
Nursing Research & Other 1,498
Adult Health Nursing 1,456
Nursing Science 1,421

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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