Registered Nursing Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Registered Nursing is offered at 2,035 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s 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 | 83,968 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 147,392 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 22,322 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 852 |
Earnings of Registered Nursing Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Registered Nursing of $80,149 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 Registered Nursing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 2,125 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Registered Nursing. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Registered Nursing students seeking a master's degree is Chamberlain University-Illinois. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9,802 people received their master's 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.
Capella University is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7,779 people received their master's 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.
Western Governors University is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,592 people received their master's 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.
Walden University is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,132 people received their master's 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 is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4,096 master's degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 2,468 master's degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 1,491 master's degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Registered Nursing. This school awarded 1,481 master's 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.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,273 people received their master's degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Alabama comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Registered Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,123 people received their master's degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Coast University-Orange County is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,115 master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,096 people received their master's degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,079 master's degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rasmussen University-Florida is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,063 people received their master's degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
ECPI University is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,010 people received their master's 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.
West Coast University-Los Angeles comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Registered Nursing. This school awarded 972 master's 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.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 941 people received their master's degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Coast University-Ontario is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 925 master's degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nightingale College is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 912 people received their master's degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Registered Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 889 people received their master's 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Registered Nursing that also offer master’s 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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