Doctor’s Degrees in Nursing Science
Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 901 people earned their doctor's degree in nursing science. This makes it the 4th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nursing science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,502 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,417 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 901 |
| Associate Degree | 811 |
| Graduate Certificate | 70 |
Earnings of Nursing Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for nursing science majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in nursing science. About 87.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 110 |
| Women | 791 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 72 |
| Black or African American | 152 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 |
| White | 491 |
| International Students | 64 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 51 |
Most Popular Nursing Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 117 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in nursing science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Rutgers University - New Brunswick tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nursing science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 85% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Augusta University. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,892 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Augusta University. Of these students, 78% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Quinnipiac University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Quinnipiac.
The 6th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Vermont. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from UVM. Of these students, 86% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing science. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,159 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,976 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from UNLV. About 83% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fort Hays State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing science. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,729 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from FHSU. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Metropolitan State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing science. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,571 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,828 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Metro State. About 94% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Georgia State University. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Georgia State. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
Texas Woman's University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing science. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from TWU. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Sacred Heart University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing science. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,852 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Sacred Heart. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Case Western Reserve University. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Case Western. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
University of San Diego comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing science. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,810 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from USD. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Massachusetts - Boston is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from UMass Boston.
Boston College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing science. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Boston College. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Chicago comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing science. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 11 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from UIC. Of these students, 89% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Duke University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing science. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Duke. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wayne State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing science. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Wayne State. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Northern Colorado is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,628 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from University of Northern Colorado.
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