Doctor’s Degrees in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
Education Levels of Family Practice Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 730 people earned their doctor's degree in family practice nursing. This makes it the 5th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in family practice nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 14,527 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,209 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 730 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 181 |
Earnings of Family Practice Nursing Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for family practice nursing majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for family practice nursing majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in family practice nursing. About 88.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 85 |
| Women | 645 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of family practice nursing doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 57 |
| Black or African American | 76 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 497 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 52 |
Most Popular Family Practice Nursing Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 74 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in family practice nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for family practice nursing students seekinga doctor's degree is Creighton University. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Creighton. Of these students, 96% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Seattle University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,292 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Seattle U. About 89% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Samford University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,265 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Samford. About 93% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Viterbo University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in family practice nursing. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Viterbo.
The 5th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from RMUoHP. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Maryville University of Saint Louis is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in family practice nursing. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Maryville U. About 84% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Montana State University. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,241 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from MSU Bozeman. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Sacred Heart University. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,852 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Sacred Heart. Of these students, 96% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in family practice nursing. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from North Dakota State University. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
University of Mary is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in family practice nursing. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from UMary. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Valparaiso University. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Valpo. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Loyola University New Orleans comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,091 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Loyola New Orleans. About 86% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Holy Family University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in family practice nursing. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,811 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Holy Family. Of these students, 86% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of the Incarnate Word comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Each year, around 7,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from UIW. Of these students, 80% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of San Francisco is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in family practice nursing. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from USFCA. About 92% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Buffalo. 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, 12 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 85% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Loma Linda University. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Loma Linda University. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Robert Morris University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from RMU. Of these students, 93% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wayne State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Wayne State. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Fairfield University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,630 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,034 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Fairfield U. About 94% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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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