These Australian Regions are Leading the Online Search for Nursing Degrees

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Which Australian States Are Turning to Online Nursing Degrees? New Study Answers

• The Australian Capital Territory has the highest demand for online nursing degrees, with 64.36 searches per 100,000 residents.

• Victoria (2nd) and Tasmania (3rd), with 59.76 and 50.36 searches per 100,000 residents, respectively.

• In stark contrast, Western Australia ranks lowest in this analysis, with just 25.26 searches per 100,000 residents.

The study shows that the Australian Capital Territory leads the nation with the strongest interest in online nursing degrees.

The research by Australia’s top-ranked young university, University of Technology Sydney, analysed Google search data for nursing degree keywords (like “accredited online nursing degree,” “affordable online nursing degree,” “bachelor of nursing online,” “best online nursing schools,” and “graduate certificate in nursing”) across Australian states using Google Keyword Planner data. Then, using 2024 population data, it calculated search volume per 100,000 residents to produce relative demand rankings.

Australian Capital Territory tops the list with 64.36 searches per 100,000 residents. That’s 51% more than the national average of 42.63 searches per 100,000 residents. The territory recorded 310 searches for online nursing degree keywords among its 481,700 residents.

Victoria ranks second with 59.76 searches per 100,000 residents, which is 40% above the national average of 42.63 searches per 100,000 residents. The state recorded 4,190 total searches for online nursing degree keywords, with its large population of 7,011,100 residents.

Tasmania ranks third with 50.36 searches per 100,000 residents, an 18% increase above the national average of 42.63 searches per 100,000 residents. The island state posted 290 searches for online nursing degree keywords, demonstrating above-average interest in its population of 575,800.

Looking at the study, a spokesperson from the University of Technology Sydney commented:

“This analysis highlights how interest in nursing education varies significantly across Australian jurisdictions. The Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania show robust per-capita demand for online nursing degrees, suggesting strong interest in flexible nursing education pathways.

“Conversely, jurisdictions like Western Australia show lower relative demand despite their substantial populations. For education providers, policymakers and prospective nursing students, these findings highlight where demand for accessible nursing education is strongest and where targeted outreach may be most needed.”

Queensland ranks fourth with 44.67 searches per 100,000 residents. That’s 5% higher than the national average of 42.63 searches per 100,000 residents. The state recorded 2,510 searches for online nursing degree keywords among its 5,618,800 residents.

Northern Territory ranks fifth with 34.32 searches per 100,000 residents, which is 19% below the national average of 42.63 searches per 100,000 residents. The territory posted 90 searches for online nursing degree keywords, with a smaller population of 262,200 residents.

New South Wales ranks sixth with 33.24 searches per 100,000 residents, which is 22% below the national average of 42.63 searches per 100,000 residents. Despite recording the second-highest total search volume of 2,840, the state’s large population of 8,545,100 residents results in below-average per-capita demand.

South Australia ranks seventh with 29.07 searches per 100,000 residents, a 32% decrease below the national average of 42.63 searches per 100,000 residents. The state recorded 550 searches for online nursing degree keywords among its 1,891,700 residents.

Western Australia ranks eighth with 25.26 searches per 100,000 residents, a 41% decrease below the national average of 42.63 searches per 100,000 residents. The state posted 760 searches for online nursing degree keywords, with its population of 3,008,700 residents.

Table for Extended Results:

The study was conducted by the University of Technology Sydney, Australia’s top-ranked young university, and is recognised among the Top 100 universities globally*. Their fully online postgraduate courses provide a flexible, high-quality education designed to fit different career goals.

Methodology:

The study analysed Google search data for nursing degree keywords (like “accredited online nursing degree,” “affordable online nursing degree,” “bachelor of nursing online,” “best online nursing schools,” and “graduate certificate in nursing”) across Australian states using Google Keyword Planner data. Then, using 2024 population data, it calculated search volume per 100,000 residents to produce relative demand rankings.

Data Sources

• Search volume data for nursing degree keywords → Google Keyword Planner
• Research Dataset → https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pHFAUcOojvpfyS3RUOThNyC8LPWOaDib9YqO_JNEh44/edit?gid=0#gid=0 
• Study by → studyonline.uts.edu.au 

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