Doctor’s Degrees in Nursing Practice
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Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,040 people earned their doctor's degree in nursing practice. This earns it the #1 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 practice at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 7,040 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 970 |
| Master’s Degree | 362 |
| Graduate Certificate | 270 |
| Associate Degree | 166 |
| Basic Certificate | 43 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 11 |
Earnings of Nursing Practice Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for nursing practice majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in nursing practice. About 86.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 967 |
| Women | 6,073 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing practice doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 495 |
| Black or African American | 1,308 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 596 |
| White | 4,011 |
| International Students | 38 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 592 |
Most Popular Nursing Practice Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 297 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in nursing practice. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for nursing practice students seekinga doctor's degree is Chamberlain University - Illinois. Roughly 29,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,117 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 565 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from Chamberlain - Illinois. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing practice. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,655 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 368 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from Grand Canyon University. About 91% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rush University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing practice. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,315 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from Rush University. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Capella University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing practice. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from Capella University. Of these students, 92% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing practice. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from Columbia. Of these students, 91% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - Baltimore is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing practice. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,635 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,443 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from UMB. Of these students, 91% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Chicago comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing practice. Roughly 33,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,396 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from UIC. Of these students, 92% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arizona is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing practice. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from University of Arizona. Of these students, 83% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing practice. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from UAB. Of these students, 76% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing practice. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from UNC Greensboro. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
Northern Kentucky University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing practice. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from NKU. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Florida International University. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from FIU. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing practice. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from ASU - Tempe. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
University of North Florida is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing practice. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,570 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from UNF. About 78% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing practice. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from UF. Of these students, 88% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing practice. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from SIUE. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing practice. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,835 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from LSU Health - New Orleans. Of these students, 65% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,696 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,148 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from UTHSC. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from UMass Amherst. About 85% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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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