Nursing
What are nursing majors?
Nursing programs generally equip you with the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed or other individuals or groups. The coursework includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.
How much do nursing majors make?
| Nursing majors | Average salarySalary |
|---|---|
| General nursing | $74,000 |
| Family practice and pediatric nursing | No data |
| Licensed practical nurse training (LPN) | No data |
| Nursing administration | No data |
| Nursing assistant | No data |
| Nursing science, education, and practice | No data |
Popular nursing majors by degrees awarded
On average, around 238,200 students obtain a bachelor's degree or associate degree in all nursing fields each year. In 2021, the most popular major within nursing was general nursing with 162,004 students obtaining a bachelor's degree and 86,102 students obtaining an associate degree. The least popular major was family practice and pediatric nursing with 160 students obtaining a bachelor's degree and fewer than 5 students obtaining an associate degree. Overall, nursing majors are some of the most common among undergraduate students.
