Nursing Administration Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Nursing Administration is offered at 198 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Nursing Administration. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and59% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.5% of Nursing Administration graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Nursing Administration Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 7,911 degrees were awarded toNursing Administration majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Nursing Administration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 715 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,289 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 907 |
Earnings of Nursing Administration 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 Nursing Administration 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 Nursing Administration majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 84.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 60 |
| Women | 332 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Nursing Administration graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 153 | 39.0% |
| Asian | 32 | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 | 12.5% |
| Black or African American | 106 | 27.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 2.3% |
| Race Unknown | 29 | 7.4% |
| International Students | 6 | 1.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.5% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Nursing Administration Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 279 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Nursing Administration. Learn more about the most popular below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Nursing Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,633 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration. This school awarded 781 doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Coast University-Orange County comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 591 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 531 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Post University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 433 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Aspen University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration. This school awarded 293 doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 199 doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 180 doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 160 doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 159 doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Coast University-Texas is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 144 doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration 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 Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration. This school awarded 124 doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lewis University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration. This school awarded 118 doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida National University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 95 doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sacred Heart University is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Spring Arbor University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ana G. Mendez University is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 55 doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration 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 Nursing Administration 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 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 4,379 |
| Nursing Science | 4,245 |
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
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