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Nursing Related Majors

There are 22 concentrations within nursing alone. For those wishing to broaden their search, nursing is but one of 30 related majors within the broader health professions field of study.

Nursing Focus Areas

Explore reports on the most popular concentrations nursing has to offer.

MajorAnnual Degrees Awarded
Registered Nursing266,651
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing16,104
Nursing Administration9,838
Nursing Practice7,992
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing5,092
Nursing Science4,600
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing2,287
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing2,021
Nurse Anesthetist1,936
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing1,883
Critical Care Nursing773
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing563
School Nursing553
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery509
Clinical Nurse Leader444
Clinical Nurse Specialist419
Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing331
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing181
Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing57
Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing53
Palliative Care Nursing14
Forensic Nursing14

 

Other Health Professions Majors

The health professions program area contains 30 different majors.

MajorAnnual Degrees Awarded
Health & Medical Administrative Services89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants84,274
Allied Health Professions82,308
Public Health40,596
Health Sciences & Services35,945
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions29,833
Mental & Social Health Services29,053
Medicine28,629
Dental Support Services26,399
Communication Sciences22,298
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences20,393
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science18,901
Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services10,751
Health/Medical Prep Programs9,210
Other Health Professions7,984
Dentistry6,770
Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services6,158
Bioethics/Medical Ethics5,115
Alternative Medicine & Systems3,564
Chiropractic2,658
Health Aids/Attendants/Orderlies2,374
Medical Illustration & Informatics2,089
Optometry1,822
Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences1,775
Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services960
Medical Science909
Movement & Mind-Body Therapies294
Alternative Medical Support Services227
Energy & Biologically Based Therapies68

Choosing The Right Nursing Major

With over 2,100 different majors to choose from, selecting the best one can be daunting. The best fit for you should align with your goals, interests and natural strengths. Want help selecting the best match major for you? Try Majors Matcher.


 

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