Associate Degrees in Nursing Science
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Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 723 earned their associate degree in nursing science. This makes it the 32nd most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nursing science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,464 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,421 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 950 |
| Associate Degree | 723 |
| Graduate Certificate | 42 |
Earnings of Nursing Science Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for nursing science majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in nursing science. About 74.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 187 |
| Women | 536 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 719 |
| White | 0 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Nursing Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 12 colleges that offer an associate degree in nursing science. Learn more about the most popular 12 below:
EDP University - San Juan tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nursing science majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,000 per year. The nursing science program at EDP University - San Juan awarded 259 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
EDP University - San Sebastian comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nursing science. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 168 associate degrees were handed out to nursing science majors at EDP - San Sebastian. Of these students, 67% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
EDP University - Manati is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nursing science. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 people received their associate degree in nursing science from EDP - Manati. Of these students, 71% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their associate degree is EDP University - Humacao. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The nursing science program at EDP University - Humacao awarded 49 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
EDP University - Villalba comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nursing science. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 associate degrees were handed out to nursing science majors at EDP - Villalba. About 85% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Dewey University - Manati. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 associate degrees were handed out to nursing science majors at Dewey University - Manati. About 76% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their associate degree is ICPR Junior College - General Institutional. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their associate degree in nursing science from ICPR Junior College - General Institutional. Of these students, 94% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Atenas College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nursing science. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The nursing science program at Atenas College awarded 14 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their associate degree is ICPR Junior College - Mayaguez. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The nursing science program at ICPR Junior College - Mayaguez awarded 12 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
ICPR Junior College - Arecibo is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nursing science. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 associate degrees were handed out to nursing science majors at ICPR Junior College - Arecibo. Of these students, 91% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Dewey University - Juana Diaz. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,535 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 associate degrees were handed out to nursing science majors at Dewey University - Juana Diaz. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
ICPR Junior College - Manati is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nursing science. The nursing science program at ICPR Junior College - Manati awarded 3 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing science that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 84,448 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 219 |
| Nursing Practice | 80 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 34 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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