Nursing & Nursing Assistants Master’s Degrees
There are 1,195 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants.
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Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 99,987 people earned theirNursing & Nursing Assistants majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Nursing & Nursing Assistants at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 45,653 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,752 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 14 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 10,849 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 5 |
Earnings of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants of $42,279 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 | $45,399 |
| 4 years | $42,279 |
| 5 years | $47,962 |
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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Nursing & Nursing Assistants students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,309 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants. Learn more about the most popular below:
Ivy Tech Community College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Nursing & Nursing Assistants majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3,601 master's degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Des Moines Area Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants. This school awarded 1,637 master's degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Unitek College is a popular choice for Nursing & Nursing Assistants majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,524 master's degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hondros College of Nursing comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,122 people received their master's degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants. During the most recent year for which we have data, 869 people received their master's degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gateway Technical College is a popular choice for Nursing & Nursing Assistants majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 827 people received their master's degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
ECPI University is a popular choice for Nursing & Nursing Assistants majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 747 master's degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a popular choice for Nursing & Nursing Assistants majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 662 master's degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Florida Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Nursing & Nursing Assistants majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 612 people received their master's degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Madison Area Technical College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants. This school awarded 593 master's degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of Lake County is a popular choice for Nursing & Nursing Assistants majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 587 people received their master's degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Access Careers comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants. This school awarded 582 master's degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants. During the most recent year for which we have data, 579 people received their master's degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
William Rainey Harper College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants. During the most recent year for which we have data, 559 people received their master's degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Iowa Tech Community College is a popular choice for Nursing & Nursing Assistants majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 553 people received their master's degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mountainland Technical College is a popular choice for Nursing & Nursing Assistants majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 532 people received their master's degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson County Community College is a popular choice for Nursing & Nursing Assistants majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 525 master's degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chippewa Valley Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants. This school awarded 504 master's degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Waukesha County Technical College is a popular choice for Nursing & Nursing Assistants majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 476 people received their master's degree in Nursing & Nursing Assistants from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fox Valley Technical College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants. This school awarded 472 master's degrees in Nursing & Nursing Assistants in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 50,931 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 44,550 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other | 4,506 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Nursing & Nursing Assistants that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 311,372 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 90,379 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 90,166 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 80,693 |
| Public Health | 41,086 |
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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