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Graduate Certificates in Nursing Administration

101 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A graduate certificate in nursing administration is offered at 88 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 29% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Education Levels of Nursing Administration Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 101 students earned their graduate certificate in nursing administration. This earns it the #37 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nursing administration at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 8,411
Bachelor’s Degree 859
Doctor’s Degree 435
Graduate Certificate 101
Basic Certificate 32

Earnings of Nursing Administration Majors With Graduate Certificates

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for nursing administration students who are graduate certificate holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in nursing administration. About 83.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 17
Women 84
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The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing administration graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 5
Black or African American 13
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 68
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 10
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There are 88 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in nursing administration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
42 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for nursing administration students seekinga graduate certificate is Washington State University. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 graduate certificates were handed out to nursing administration majors at Wazzu. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

10 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Nebraska Medical Center comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing administration. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,207 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their graduate certificate in nursing administration from UNMC. Of these students, 100% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
8 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Southern New Hampshire University. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their graduate certificate in nursing administration from SNHU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#4

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Capella University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing administration. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their graduate certificate in nursing administration from Capella University. About 100% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Walden University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Walden University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing administration. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to nursing administration majors at Walden University. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,119 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to nursing administration majors at UOHSC. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#7

American Sentinel University

Aurora, Connecticut
4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American Sentinel University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing administration. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,720 per year. The nursing administration program at American Sentinel University awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 25% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Queens University of Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Queens University of Charlotte. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,348 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,552 per year. The nursing administration program at Queens University of Charlotte awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 9th most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University at Buffalo. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. 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, 2 people received their graduate certificate in nursing administration from University at Buffalo.

#9

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 9th most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The nursing administration program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#9

Rhode Island College

Providence, Rhode Island
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Rhode Island College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,277 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to nursing administration majors at RIC. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan
1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Madonna University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing administration. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,380 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 graduate certificates were handed out to nursing administration majors at Madonna.

#12

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs, North Carolina
1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Gardner - Webb University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing administration. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 graduate certificates were handed out to nursing administration majors at Gardner - Webb.

#12

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

East Carolina University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing administration. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in nursing administration from ECU.

#12

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Duke University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. The nursing administration program at Duke University awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing administration. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in nursing administration from UT Arlington.

#12

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
1 Yearly Graduations

Texas Woman's University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing administration. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. The nursing administration program at Texas Woman's University awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#12

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Old Dominion University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nursing administration. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,029 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,207 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in nursing administration from Old Dominion. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing administration. 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. The nursing administration program at University of Phoenix - Arizona awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nursing administration. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,869 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,758 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in nursing administration from Nebraska Methodist College.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing administration that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Mental Health Nursing 1,228
Family Practice Nursing 1,095
Registered Nursing 571
Adult Health Nursing 296
Nursing Practice 239

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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