Registered Nursing Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Registered Nursing is offered at 2,035 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Registered Nursing.
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Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 256,965 people earned theirRegistered Nursing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Registered Nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2,426 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 83,968 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 147,392 |
| Master’s Degree | 22,322 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 852 |
Earnings of Registered Nursing Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Registered Nursing of $80,149 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Registered Nursing majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Registered Nursing Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 2,125 colleges that offer a associate degree in Registered Nursing. Learn more about the most popular below:
Chamberlain University-Illinois tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Registered Nursing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9,802 people received their associate degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Registered Nursing. This school awarded 7,779 associate degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Registered Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,592 people received their associate degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Registered Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,132 people received their associate degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Registered Nursing. This school awarded 4,096 associate degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 2,468 associate degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,491 associate degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Registered Nursing. This school awarded 1,481 associate degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Registered Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,273 people received their associate degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Alabama is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,123 associate degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Coast University-Orange County is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,115 associate degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,096 people received their associate degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Registered Nursing. This school awarded 1,079 associate degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rasmussen University-Florida is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,063 people received their associate degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
ECPI University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Registered Nursing. This school awarded 1,010 associate degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Coast University-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 972 people received their associate degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 941 associate degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Coast University-Ontario comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Registered Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 925 people received their associate degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nightingale College is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 912 people received their associate degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 889 people received their associate degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Registered Nursing that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 14,847 |
| Nursing Practice | 9,206 |
| 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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