Master’s Degrees in Nursing Administration
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Education Levels of Nursing Administration Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8,411 students 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 | 8,411 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 859 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 435 |
| Graduate Certificate | 101 |
| Basic Certificate | 32 |
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 89.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 919 |
| Women | 7,492 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing administration master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 561 |
| Black or African American | 918 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 893 |
| White | 4,897 |
| International Students | 18 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,124 |
Most Popular Nursing Administration Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 210 colleges that offer a master’s degree in nursing administration. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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 $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. The nursing administration program at Western Governors University awarded 2,757 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 792 master's degrees were handed out to nursing administration majors at Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 89% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Capella University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing administration. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 510 master's degrees were handed out to nursing administration majors at Capella University. Of these students, 92% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $30,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,093 per year. The nursing administration program at Spring Arbor University awarded 381 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 87% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $21,451 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,963 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 317 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from West Coast University - Orange County. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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 $16,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 277 master's degrees were handed out to nursing administration majors at UOPX - Arizona. About 91% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The nursing administration program at The University of Texas at Arlington awarded 267 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 220 master's degrees were handed out to nursing administration majors at Liberty University. About 87% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 187 master's degrees were handed out to nursing administration majors at CU Anschutz. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
American Sentinel University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 182 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from American Sentinel University. Of these students, 90% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. The nursing administration program at Southern New Hampshire University awarded 137 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 95% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The nursing administration program at Stony Brook University awarded 131 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $44,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,509 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 126 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from Sacred Heart. About 87% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing administration. Each year, around 28,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,939 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,683 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 120 master's degrees were handed out to nursing administration majors at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. Of these students, 82% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $35,262 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,760 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 104 master's degrees were handed out to nursing administration majors at Lewis. About 96% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $13,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,200 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 90 people received their master's degree in nursing administration from Florida National University - Main Campus. Around 97% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
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 $11,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 master's degrees were handed out to nursing administration majors at Wilmington University. About 92% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia Central University - Caguas comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing administration. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,780 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 67 master's degrees were handed out to nursing administration majors at Columbia Central University - Caguas. Of these students, 90% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Purdue University Global comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nursing administration. 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. The nursing administration program at Purdue University Global awarded 62 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
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 $37,348 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,552 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 master's degrees were handed out to nursing administration majors at Queens. Of these students, 96% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing administration that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 18,773 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 14,286 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 1,456 |
| Nursing Science | 1,421 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 907 |
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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