Doctor’s Degrees in Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Education Levels of Adult Health Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 88 people earned their doctor's degree in adult health nursing. This makes it the 9th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in adult health nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,656 |
| Graduate Certificate | 341 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 142 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 88 |
| Associate Degree | 68 |
Earnings of Adult Health Nursing Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for adult health nursing students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in adult health nursing. About 90.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8 |
| Women | 80 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of adult health nursing doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 55 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Adult Health Nursing Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in adult health nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Duke University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from Duke. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Iowa comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from Iowa. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University at Buffalo is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult health nursing. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from University at Buffalo. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Mercer University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,565 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from Mercer. Of these students, 100% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in adult health nursing. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from UC. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oklahoma City University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,836 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from OCU. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brandman University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult health nursing. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from Brandman. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Hunter College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from Hunter. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from NYU. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stony Brook University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from SUNY Stony Brook. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Tulsa. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,932 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,758 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from University of Tulsa. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Winona State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,388 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,612 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from Winona State.
College of Staten Island CUNY is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from CSI.
Molloy College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from Molloy.
Loma Linda University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from Loma Linda University.
The 15th most popular school in the country for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,249 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from Nebraska Methodist College.
Madonna University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from Madonna.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to adult health nursing that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing Practice | 7,474 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,403 |
| Registered Nursing | 976 |
| Nursing Science | 927 |
| Nursing Administration | 725 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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