Clinical Nurse Specialist Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist is offered at 23 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist. Approximately 100% of recent graduates in this major were women. Also, 50.0% of Clinical Nurse Specialist graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Clinical Nurse Specialist Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 321 students earned theirClinical Nurse Specialist majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Clinical Nurse Specialist at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8 |
| Master’s Degree | 273 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 40 |
Earnings of Clinical Nurse Specialist Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist of $80,149 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $83,453 |
| 4 years | $80,149 |
| 5 years | $90,156 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Clinical Nurse Specialist majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
The racial-ethnic distribution of Clinical Nurse Specialist graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1 | 50.0% |
| International Students | 1 | 50.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 50.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Clinical Nurse Specialist Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 46 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of San Francisco tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Clinical Nurse Specialist majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Worcester State University is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Specialist majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Robert Morris University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist. This school awarded 24 doctor's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Jacksonville University is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Specialist majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 18 doctor's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Detroit Mercy is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Specialist majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist. This school awarded 12 doctor's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Universidad Adventista de las Antillas is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Specialist majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Specialist majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Specialist majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Specialist majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
LeTourneau University is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Specialist majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 8 doctor's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dewey University-Hato Rey comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Indiana is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Specialist majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 6 doctor's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DeSales University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Molloy University is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Specialist majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St. John Fisher University is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Specialist majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Northwest comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist. This school awarded 3 doctor's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Christian University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist. This school awarded 3 doctor's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
East Carolina University is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Specialist majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 2 doctor's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Loma Linda University is a popular choice for Clinical Nurse Specialist majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 2 doctor's degrees in Clinical Nurse Specialist in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Clinical Nurse Specialist that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 256,965 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 14,847 |
| Nursing Practice | 9,206 |
| Nursing Administration | 7,911 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 4,379 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
