by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in nursing at Emory University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 16 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Emory University among the top schools in the country for nursing, ranked #37 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 37 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Georgia | 1 of 54 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 of 552 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in nursing at Emory University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 152 |
| Master’s | 467 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Professional Certificate | 38 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Emory University conferred 467 master’s degrees in nursing.
Emory University is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 1 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 20 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $67,480 | $67,480 |
| Fees | $750 | $750 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 6% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at Emory University were White. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 78 |
| Black or African American | 119 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 210 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Emory University granted 350 master’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 95% to women and 5% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (43%).
Emory University conferred 37 master’s degrees in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 89% to women and 11% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (46%).
Emory University granted 29 master’s degrees in nursing practice recently — 90% to women and 10% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (55%).
Emory University conferred 15 master’s degrees in nurse midwife/nursing midwifery recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
Emory University granted 14 master’s completions in women’s health nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (36%).
Emory University conferred 9 master’s degrees in pediatric nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (78%).
Emory University granted 7 master’s degrees in maternal/child health and neonatal nurse/nursing recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (43%).
Emory University conferred 5 master’s degrees in nursing science in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (40%).
Emory University granted 1 master’s completion in emergency room/trauma nursing in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Emory University awarded 5 doctoral degrees in nursing.
Emory University is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 1 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 52 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of nursing doctoral degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of nursing doctoral degree graduates at Emory University are Black or African American. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Emory University granted 5 doctoral degrees in nursing science in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (60%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Emory University handed out 38 professional certificate degrees in nursing.
Emory University has not been ranked for nursing at the professional certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 11% of nursing professional certificate degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of nursing professional certificate degree graduates at Emory University were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a professional certificate in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Emory University awarded 35 professional certificate completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (49%).
Emory University granted 2 professional certificate completions in nursing practice in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Emory University awarded 1 professional certificate completion in maternal/child health and neonatal nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Emory University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 152 |