Master’s Degrees in Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
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Education Levels of Nursing Midwifery Majors
In 2020-2021, 438 earned their master's degree in nursing midwifery. This earns it the #42 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 nursing midwifery at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 438 |
| Graduate Certificate | 53 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 18 |
Earnings of Nursing Midwifery Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for nursing midwifery majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in nursing midwifery. About 99.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 434 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing midwifery master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 337 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 28 |
Most Popular Nursing Midwifery Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 17 colleges that offer a master’s degree in nursing midwifery. Learn more about the most popular 17 below:
The most popular school in the United States for nursing midwifery students seekinga master's degree is Frontier Nursing University. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The nursing midwifery program at Frontier Nursing University awarded 270 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 99% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for nursing midwifery majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their master's degree in nursing midwifery from UC. About 97% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing midwifery. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their master's degree in nursing midwifery from Vanderbilt. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for nursing midwifery majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. The nursing midwifery program at University of Pennsylvania awarded 19 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for nursing midwifery majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bethel University Minnesota. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. The nursing midwifery program at Bethel University Minnesota awarded 18 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for nursing midwifery majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,360 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to nursing midwifery majors at TTUHSC. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for nursing midwifery majors who are seeking their master's degree is Thomas Jefferson University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,068 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to nursing midwifery majors at Thomas Jefferson University. Of these students, 100% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for nursing midwifery majors who are seeking their master's degree is SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in nursing midwifery from SUNY Downstate. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Emory University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing midwifery. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,800 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to nursing midwifery majors at Emory. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Washington University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing midwifery. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to nursing midwifery majors at GWU. Of these students, 100% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing midwifery. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to nursing midwifery majors at NYU. About 100% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oregon Health & Science University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing midwifery. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,222 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to nursing midwifery majors at OHSU. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for nursing midwifery majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wayne State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in nursing midwifery from Wayne State. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
West Virginia Wesleyan College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing midwifery. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,872 per year. The nursing midwifery program at West Virginia Wesleyan College awarded 1 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Stony Brook University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing midwifery. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 master's degrees were handed out to nursing midwifery majors at SUNY Stony Brook. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing midwifery that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 18,773 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 14,286 |
| Nursing Administration | 8,411 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 1,498 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 1,456 |
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*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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