Geriatric Nursing Doctor’s Degrees
There are 45 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Geriatric Nursing.
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of Geriatric Nursing Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 641 degrees were awarded toGeriatric Nursing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Geriatric Nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 601 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 40 |
Earnings of Geriatric Nursing Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Geriatric Nursing 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 Geriatric Nursing majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Geriatric Nursing Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 68 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Geriatric Nursing. Learn more about the most popular below:
CUNY Hunter College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their doctor's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geriatric Nursing. This school awarded 82 doctor's degrees in Geriatric Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their doctor's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geriatric Nursing. This school awarded 51 doctor's degrees in Geriatric Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maryville University of Saint Louis is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
MGH Institute of Health Professions is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Spring Arbor University is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 32 doctor's degrees in Geriatric Nursing 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Herzing University-Madison comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geriatric Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Graceland University-Lamoni comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geriatric Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Coast University-Orange County comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geriatric Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Husson University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geriatric Nursing. This school awarded 14 doctor's degrees in Geriatric Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Seattle University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geriatric Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in Geriatric Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oakland University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geriatric Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Joseph's College of Maine comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geriatric Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Indiana is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 12 doctor's degrees in Geriatric Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rhode Island College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geriatric Nursing. This school awarded 11 doctor's degrees in Geriatric Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Seton Hall University is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in Geriatric Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Explore Geriatric Nursing by State
Alabama
California
District of Columbia
Idaho
Kansas
Maryland
Mississippi
Nevada
New York
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Utah
West Virginia
Alaska
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Oregon
South Dakota
Vermont
Wisconsin
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Geriatric Nursing 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.
