Nursing Practice Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Nursing Practice is offered at 316 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Nursing Practice.
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Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 9,206 students earned theirNursing Practice majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Nursing Practice at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Associate’s Degree | 133 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 423 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,087 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7,562 |
Earnings of Nursing Practice Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Nursing Practice 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 Practice Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 370 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Nursing Practice. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Nursing Practice students seeking a master's degree is Chamberlain University-Illinois. During the most recent year for which we have data, 588 people received their master's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Alabama comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Practice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 315 people received their master's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 304 master's degrees in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rush University is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 227 master's degrees in Nursing Practice 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 Practice majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 221 people received their master's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Practice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their master's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 178 master's degrees in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland, Baltimore comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Practice. This school awarded 156 master's degrees in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 147 master's degrees in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Las Vegas College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Practice. This school awarded 133 master's degrees in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brenau University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Practice. This school awarded 127 master's degrees in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Practice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their master's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their master's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashland University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Practice. This school awarded 104 master's degrees in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Chicago is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Kentucky University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Practice. This school awarded 99 master's degrees in Nursing Practice 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 Florida is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their master's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing Practice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 87 master's degrees in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Nursing Practice that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 256,965 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 14,847 |
| Nursing Administration | 7,911 |
| Nursing Science | 4,245 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 4,125 |
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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