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Master’s Degrees in Nursing Administration

6,525 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in nursing administration is offered at 210 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 34% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.3% of nursing administration graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Nursing Administration Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,525 people earned their master's degree in nursing administration. This earns it the #6 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 administration at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 6,525
Doctor’s Degree 725
Bachelor’s Degree 637
Graduate Certificate 110
Basic Certificate 53

Earnings of Nursing Administration 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

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for nursing administration students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in nursing administration. About 89.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 703
Women 5,822
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The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing administration master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 495
Black or African American 765
Hispanic or Latino 752
White 3,752
International Students 18
Other Races/Ethnicities 743
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There are 210 colleges that offer a master’s degree in nursing administration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
2,757 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nursing administration majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,757 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from WGU. Of these students, 92% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
792 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Grand Canyon University. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 792 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from Grand Canyon University. About 90% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, Michigan
381 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Spring Arbor University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing administration. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,940 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,904 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 381 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from Spring Arbor. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

317 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is West Coast University - Orange County. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,558 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,719 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 317 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from West Coast University - Orange County. About 79% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

277 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing administration. 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 $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from UOPX - Arizona. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

267 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Arlington. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from UT Arlington. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#8

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
220 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Liberty University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing administration. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 220 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from Liberty University. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

187 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. Roughly 24,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from CU Anschutz. Of these students, 90% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
137 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern New Hampshire University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nursing administration. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from SNHU. About 94% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
131 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stony Brook University. Roughly 26,700 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 most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from SUNY Stony Brook. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#13

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
126 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sacred Heart University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing administration. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from Sacred Heart. Of these students, 92% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Lewis University

Romeoville, Illinois
104 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lewis University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing administration. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,592 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,210 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from Lewis. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

90 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
98% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for nursing administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida National University - Main Campus. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from Florida National University - Main Campus. Of these students, 84% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Wilmington University

New Castle, Delaware
73 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wilmington University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing administration. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from Wilmington University. Of these students, 79% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Queens University of Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
51 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Queens University of Charlotte comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing administration. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from Queens. About 97% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Registered Nursing 20,308
Family Practice Nursing 13,197
Adult Health Nursing 1,656
Nursing Research & Other 1,331
Mental Health Nursing 1,323

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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