Nursing Graduate Certificates
A graduate certificate in Nursing is offered at 2,114 colleges in the United States, where you can earn agraduate certificate in Nursing.
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Education Levels of Nursing Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 311,372 students earned theirNursing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2,663 |
| Associate’s Degree | 85,232 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 153,340 |
| Master’s Degree | 56,706 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13,391 |
Earnings of Nursing Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Nursing of $80,149 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $83,453 |
| 4 years | $80,149 |
| 5 years | $90,156 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Nursing Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 2,207 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Nursing. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Nursing students seeking a graduate certificate is Chamberlain University-Illinois. This school awarded 13,367 graduate certificates in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8,953 people received their graduate certificate in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7,799 people received their graduate certificate in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Nursing. This school awarded 5,116 graduate certificates in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Nursing. This school awarded 4,948 graduate certificates in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Nursing. This school awarded 3,485 graduate certificates in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Aspen University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,999 people received their graduate certificate in Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Coast University-Orange County is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,760 graduate certificates in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,491 people received their graduate certificate in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,481 graduate certificates in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Alabama comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,440 people received their graduate certificate in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,401 graduate certificates in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,335 people received their graduate certificate in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Nursing. This school awarded 1,160 graduate certificates in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,154 people received their graduate certificate in Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,142 graduate certificates in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rasmussen University-Florida is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,063 graduate certificates in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,053 people received their graduate certificate in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Kentucky University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,035 people received their graduate certificate in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Frontier Nursing University is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,021 people received their graduate certificate in Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nursing Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 256,965 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 14,847 |
| Nursing Practice | 9,206 |
| Nursing Administration | 7,911 |
| Nursing Science | 4,245 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Nursing that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 99,987 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 90,379 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 90,166 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 80,693 |
| Public Health | 41,086 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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