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Graduate Certificates in Registered Nursing

571 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 101 schools in the United States where you can get your graduate certificate in registered nursing. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.4% of registered nursing graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors

In 2020-2021, 571 graduate certificates were awarded to registered nursing majors. This earns it the #7 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 157,596
Associate Degree 84,448
Master’s Degree 18,773
Undergraduate Certificate 2,293
Basic Certificate 1,912
Doctor’s Degree 1,058
Graduate Certificate 571

Earnings of Registered Nursing Majors With Graduate Certificates

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 estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in registered nursing. About 88.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 68
Women 503
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The racial-ethnic distribution of registered nursing graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 57
Black or African American 76
Hispanic or Latino 51
White 267
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 118
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There are 101 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in registered nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Regis College

Weston, Massachusetts
120 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Regis College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for registered nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,809 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,800 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 120 graduate certificates were handed out to registered nursing majors at Regis College. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.

89 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in registered nursing. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 89 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from Columbia. Of these students, 93% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

National University

La Jolla, California
39 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

National University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in registered nursing. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,480 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from National University. Of these students, 85% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

35 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from Ohio State. About 83% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
35 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Drexel University. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from Drexel. Of these students, 89% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
21 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Central Florida comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in registered nursing. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from UCF. About 90% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
18 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Thomas Jefferson University. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,068 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from Thomas Jefferson University. About 94% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

15 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Michigan - Flint comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in registered nursing. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,868 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,227 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from UM Flint. Of these students, 87% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

California State University - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
14 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is California State University - Los Angeles. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from Cal State LA. About 86% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
14 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate 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, 14 graduate certificates were handed out to registered nursing majors at Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 93% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Waynesburg University

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
13 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Waynesburg University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in registered nursing. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,380 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,440 per year. The registered nursing program at Waynesburg University awarded 13 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
13 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Kentucky comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in registered nursing. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 graduate certificates were handed out to registered nursing majors at UK. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#13

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
10 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Auburn University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in registered nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 graduate certificates were handed out to registered nursing majors at Auburn. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Emory University. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,800 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 graduate certificates were handed out to registered nursing majors at Emory. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#15

Morningside College

Sioux City, Iowa
8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Morningside College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in registered nursing. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,516 per year. The registered nursing program at Morningside College awarded 8 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#15

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 15th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Johns Hopkins University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from Johns Hopkins.

8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in registered nursing. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to registered nursing majors at OHIO Athens. About 63% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is William Paterson University of New Jersey. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,618 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from William Paterson University. Of these students, 100% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
7 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of New Mexico - Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in registered nursing. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,605 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their graduate certificate in registered nursing from UNM. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#18

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana
7 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Indiana State University. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,318 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,776 per year. The registered nursing program at Indiana State University awarded 7 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to registered nursing that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Mental Health Nursing 1,228
Family Practice Nursing 1,095
Adult Health Nursing 296
Nursing Practice 239
Critical Care Nursing 177

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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