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Data Spotlight: A Closer Look at PhD in Nursing Program Enrollment and Graduations

In 2023, AACN reported a 4.1% decline in enrollment and a 4.8% decrease in graduation rates for research-focused doctoral nursing programs from 2021 to 2022, with the North Atlantic region...
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 | Education, Enrollment, Research & Data, Data Spotlights

Data Spotlight: Changes in Master’s Program Enrollments and Graduations

In May 2023,  AACN aacnounced a second consecutive year of decline at 9.45% on average, with the western region experiencing the most significant drop at 12.49%. Historically Black Colleges...
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 | Enrollment, Research & Data, Data Spotlights

Data Spotlight: Declines in RN-to-BSN Program Enrollments

For the fourth year in a row, enrollment in RN to Baccalaureate (RN-to-BSN) program have decreased. The 2022-2023 school year saw a 16.9% decline (19,871 students) in RN-BSN programs in schools...
Monday, July 10, 2023 | Education, Enrollment, Research & Data, Data Spotlights

Data Spotlight: A Closer Look at Enrollment and Graduation Trends

In 2022, for the first time since 2000, enrollment in generic baccalaureate programs declined slightly compared to the previous year. When comparing the schools that reported in both 2021 and...
Monday, May 22, 2023 | Enrollment, Research & Data, Data Spotlights

Data Spotlight: Men In Nursing: Five-Year Trends Show No Growth

Based on data from AACN’s Annual Survey of baccalaureate and higher degree programs, the percentage of male nurses enrolled in nursing programs varied by degree level.

Monday, April 3, 2023 | Enrollment, Research & Data, Data Spotlights

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