Doctor’s Degrees in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
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Education Levels of Family Practice Nursing Majors
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 553 students 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 |
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Master’s Degree | 13,773 |
Graduate Certificate | 1,108 |
Doctor’s Degree | 553 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 80 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 18 |
Basic Certificate | 4 |
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 88.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 63 |
Women | 490 |

The racial-ethnic distribution of family practice nursing doctor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 23 |
Black or African American | 78 |
Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
White | 386 |
International Students | 7 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 36 |

Most Popular Family Practice Nursing Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 70 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 The University of Tennessee-Health Science Center. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,099 per year.
The family practice nursing program at The University of Tennessee-Health Science Center awarded 86 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is South Dakota State University. Roughly 12,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,697 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,083 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 28 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from South Dakota State. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Creighton University. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,630 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 26 doctor's degrees were handed out to family practice nursing majors at Creighton. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
University of Mary comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,740 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 25 doctor's degrees were handed out to family practice nursing majors at UMary. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Montana State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,654 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,089 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 20 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from MSU Bozeman. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Clarke University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in family practice nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,400 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 20 doctor's degrees were handed out to family practice nursing majors at Clarke. Of these students, 100% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
East Tennessee State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,640 per year.
The family practice nursing program at East Tennessee State University awarded 20 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Loyola University New Orleans comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,926 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,724 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 19 doctor's degrees were handed out to family practice nursing majors at Loyola New Orleans. About 100% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th 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. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 17 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from RMUoHP. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
Robert Morris University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The family practice nursing program at Robert Morris University awarded 16 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
The 10th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Buffalo. Roughly 31,500 attend the school each year. 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 16 doctor's degrees were handed out to family practice nursing majors at University at Buffalo. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Roughly 13,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,275 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,743 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 16 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from North Dakota State University. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Valparaiso University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year.
The family practice nursing program at Valparaiso University awarded 16 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of the Incarnate Word. Roughly 8,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,280 per year.
The family practice nursing program at University of the Incarnate Word awarded 14 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northern Michigan University. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,758 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 14 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Northern Michigan University.
Maryville University of Saint Louis comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Roughly 9,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Maryville U. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
Loma Linda University comes in at #16 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 $31,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,880 per year.
The family practice nursing program at Loma Linda University awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pace University - New York. Each year, around 13,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,714 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,320 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Pace University. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Brandman University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in family practice nursing. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,880 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to family practice nursing majors at Brandman. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Oklahoma City University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,620 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from OCU. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to family practice nursing that offer doctor’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Nursing Practice | 4,735 |
Registered Nursing | 1,045 |
Nursing Science | 868 |
Nurse Anesthetist | 567 |
Nursing Administration | 341 |
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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