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Licensed Practical Nursing Master’s Degrees
There are 954 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Licensed Practical Nursing.
Education Levels of Licensed Practical Nursing Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 50,931 degrees were awarded toLicensed Practical Nursing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Licensed Practical Nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 40,853 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,247 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 2,441 |
Earnings of Licensed Practical Nursing Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Licensed Practical Nursing of $42,279 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 | $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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Licensed Practical Nursing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,050 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Licensed Practical Nursing. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Licensed Practical Nursing students seeking a master's degree is Des Moines Area Community College. This school awarded 1,637 master's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,209 people received their master's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hondros College of Nursing comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,122 people received their master's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Unitek College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,107 master's degrees in Licensed Practical 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.
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 869 master's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
ECPI University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 747 people received their master's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 579 master's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 472 master's degrees in Licensed Practical 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.
Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing. This school awarded 407 master's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashland Community and Technical College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing. This school awarded 406 master's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Owensboro Community and Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing. This school awarded 356 master's degrees in Licensed Practical 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 Kentucky Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 323 people received their master's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gateway Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 318 master's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Jefferson Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 316 master's degrees in Licensed Practical 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.
High Desert Medical College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 309 people received their master's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Valley College-Cleveland is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 302 people received their master's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rio Grande Valley College is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 299 people received their master's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Career College-Ontario comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 298 people received their master's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Career College-Anaheim is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 287 master's degrees in Licensed Practical Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cuyahoga Community College District is a popular choice for Licensed Practical Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 280 people received their master's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Licensed Practical Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Licensed Practical Nursing that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 44,550 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other | 4,506 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.