Nursing Research & Other Doctor’s Degrees
There are 98 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Nursing Research & Other. This degree is more popular with female students, and about35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 16.2% of Nursing Research & Other graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Nursing Research & Other Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,125 people earned theirNursing Research & Other majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Nursing Research & Other at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 225 |
| Associate’s Degree | 98 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,019 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,467 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 316 |
Earnings of Nursing Research & Other Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Nursing Research & Other 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 Research & Other majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 91.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 34 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Nursing Research & Other graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 48.6% |
| Asian | 5 | 13.5% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 18.9% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 2.7% |
| International Students | 6 | 16.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 16.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Nursing Research & Other Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 141 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Nursing Research & Other. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Nursing Research & Other students seeking a doctor's degree is Western Governors University. This school awarded 416 doctor's degrees in Nursing Research & Other in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Research & Other here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Research & Other. This school awarded 256 doctor's degrees in Nursing Research & Other in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Research & Other here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Northwest is a popular choice for Nursing Research & Other majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Research & Other from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Research & Other here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St Lukes Hospital School of Nursing comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Research & Other. This school awarded 211 doctor's degrees in Nursing Research & Other in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Research & Other here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Nursing Research & Other majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Research & Other from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Frontier Nursing University is a popular choice for Nursing Research & Other majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Research & Other from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Research & Other here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Research & Other. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Research & Other from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Mississippi is a popular choice for Nursing Research & Other majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Research & Other from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Nursing Research & Other majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 142 doctor's degrees in Nursing Research & Other in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Research & Other here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Career Networks Institute comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Research & Other. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Research & Other from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Research & Other. This school awarded 97 doctor's degrees in Nursing Research & Other in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Helene Fuld College of Nursing is a popular choice for Nursing Research & Other majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Research & Other from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Research & Other here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Research & Other. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Research & Other from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Research & Other here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Neumann University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Research & Other. This school awarded 84 doctor's degrees in Nursing Research & Other in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Research & Other here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Research & Other. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Research & Other from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Research & Other here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Research & Other. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Research & Other from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Research & Other here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Research & Other. This school awarded 77 doctor's degrees in Nursing Research & Other in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New Jersey City University is a popular choice for Nursing Research & Other majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 67 doctor's degrees in Nursing Research & Other 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 North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Research & Other. This school awarded 65 doctor's degrees in Nursing Research & Other 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 St. Augustine for Health Sciences comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Research & Other. This school awarded 65 doctor's degrees in Nursing Research & Other 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 Research & Other 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
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