Doctor’s Degrees in Nursing Education
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Education Levels of Nursing Education Majors
In 2018-2019, 151 earned their doctor's degree in nursing education. This earns it the #8 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nursing education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,542 |
| Graduate Certificate | 198 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 151 |
| Associate’s Degree | 48 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 29 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 23 |
Earnings of Nursing Education Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for nursing education majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for nursing education majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in nursing education. About 97.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 147 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing education doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 118 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Most Popular Nursing Education Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 12 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in nursing education. Learn more about the most popular 12 below:
The most popular school in the United States for nursing education students seekinga doctor's degree is American Sentinel University. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,540 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 104 doctor's degrees were handed out to nursing education majors at American Sentinel University. Of these students, 98% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
William Carey University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing education. Each year, around 5,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,600 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 25 doctor's degrees were handed out to nursing education majors at William Carey University. Of these students, 96% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of West Georgia is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing education. Each year, around 13,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,338 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to nursing education majors at University of West Georgia. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Villanova University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,506 per year.
The nursing education program at Villanova University awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
Western Connecticut State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,924 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,378 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to nursing education majors at WestConn.
Southern Connecticut State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,924 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,675 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in nursing education from SCSU.
The 7th most popular school in the country for nursing education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Mary Hardin - Baylor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,830 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 people received their doctor's degree in nursing education from UMHB.
Texas Christian University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,780 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 people received their doctor's degree in nursing education from TCU.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing education that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing Practice | 4,735 |
| Registered Nursing | 1,045 |
| Nursing Science | 868 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 567 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 553 |
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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