Nursing Education Market Insights

A deep-dive into recent trends in the market for Nursing Education. This report consists of two parts. Part A contains the primary report on the Nursing Education market. Part B contains detailed, geographic data tables for further reference.

Consensus Estimates of Nursing Education Market Revenue in the United States from 2020-2030

This report is a comprehensive analysis of the shifting dynamics within the United States' Nursing Education sector. After an extended period of significant and sustained growth, nursing schools are facing a new reality. This report delves into the current trends, challenges, and opportunities across various Nursing Education programs, from LPN/LVN Diplomas to Doctoral Degrees.The report contains a 30,000 foot view of the macro-trends related to Nursing Education, looking at indicators like aggregate market revenue statistics with projections, aggregate enrollment trends, findings from surveys of nursing school leaders, Google search trends, and labor market trends.The report also contains a drill-down section devoted to each of the following programs:

  • LPN/LVN Diplomas

  • Associate's Degrees in Nursing (ADN)

  • Bachelor's Degrees in Nursing (BSN)

  • Master's Degrees in Nursing (MSN)

  • Doctoral Degrees in Nursing (including both DNP and PhD in Nursing programs)

A Selection of Key Findings

RN to BSN enrollment declined at a -6.0% CAGR from Fall 2019 to Fall 2023. Projections indicate that the decline is going to continue.

Entry-level BSN enrollment grew at a 3.0% CAGR from Fall 2019 to Fall 2024, even as interest from entering freshman has waned.

DNP enrollment has grown year-over-year each of the last 20 years. BSN to DNP enrollment, in particular, is growing at a healthy rate.