Associate Degrees in Registered Nursing
Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 81,666 people earned their associate degree in registered nursing. This earns it the #1 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in registered nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 146,564 |
| Associate Degree | 81,666 |
| Master’s Degree | 20,308 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,247 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,030 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 976 |
| Graduate Certificate | 838 |
Earnings of Registered Nursing Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for registered nursing majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in registered nursing. About 86.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11,135 |
| Women | 70,531 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of registered nursing associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4,239 |
| Black or African American | 12,174 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,525 |
| White | 44,629 |
| International Students | 785 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6,314 |
Most Popular Registered Nursing Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,101 colleges that offer an associate degree in registered nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Excelsior University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for registered nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,522 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Excelsior University. About 84% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ivy Tech Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in registered nursing. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,366 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 88% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rasmussen University - Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,084 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Rasmussen University - Florida. About 88% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in registered nursing. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,207 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,554 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 674 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Rasmussen University - Minnesota. Of these students, 90% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Jersey College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in registered nursing. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 618 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Jersey College. Of these students, 90% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Miami Dade College. Each year, around 46,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 614 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from MDC. Of these students, 78% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Each year, around 20,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 601 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Of these students, 87% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
ECPI University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in registered nursing. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 574 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from ECPI University. Of these students, 91% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in registered nursing. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 502 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio. About 89% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rasmussen University - Illinois is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in registered nursing. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 450 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Rasmussen University - Illinois. About 90% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 448 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
St Petersburg College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in registered nursing. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 446 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from SPC. Of these students, 83% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida State College at Jacksonville is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in registered nursing. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 445 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from FSCJ. Of these students, 81% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
AmeriTech College - Draper is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in registered nursing. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,609 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,947 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 400 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from AmeriTech College - Draper. Of these students, 88% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Harrisburg Area Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in registered nursing. Each year, around 15,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 395 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from HACC. Of these students, 85% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lone Star College System is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in registered nursing. Each year, around 70,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 380 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from North Harris Montgomery. Of these students, 86% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Helene Fuld College of Nursing. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 373 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from HFCN. Of these students, 85% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Community College of Allegheny County is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in registered nursing. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 348 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from CCAC. Of these students, 83% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Weber State University. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 335 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from WSU. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Union County College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in registered nursing. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 333 people received their associate degree in registered nursing from Union County College. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to registered nursing that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing Science | 836 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 236 |
| Nursing Practice | 161 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 68 |
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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