Doctor’s Degrees in Geriatric Nurse/Nursing
Education Levels of Geriatric Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 42 people earned their doctor's degree in geriatric nursing. This makes it the 11th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in geriatric nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 443 |
| Graduate Certificate | 81 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 42 |
Earnings of Geriatric Nursing Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for geriatric nursing majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in geriatric nursing. About 88.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 37 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geriatric nursing doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 28 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Geriatric Nursing Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 6 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in geriatric nursing. Learn more about the most popular 6 below:
The most popular school in the United States for geriatric nursing students seekinga doctor's degree is Seattle University. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,235 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in geriatric nursing from Seattle U. Of these students, 81% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for geriatric nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Maryville University of Saint Louis. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in geriatric nursing from Maryville U. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geriatric nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in geriatric nursing from U-M. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for geriatric nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Saint Mary's College. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,794 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in geriatric nursing from St. Mary's College.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geriatric 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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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