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Doctor’s Degrees in Nursing Science

950 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A doctor's degree in nursing science is offered at 117 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.8% of nursing science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 950 students 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 1,464
Master’s Degree 1,421
Doctor’s Degree 950
Associate Degree 723
Graduate Certificate 42

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 88.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 114
Women 836
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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 134
Hispanic or Latino 67
White 571
International Students 46
Other Races/Ethnicities 60
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There are 117 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in nursing science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
163 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 163 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 87% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
92 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 92 doctor's degrees were handed out to nursing science majors at Augusta University. Of these students, 79% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut
69 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Quinnipiac University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing science. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,530 per year. The nursing science program at Quinnipiac University awarded 69 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 72% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Walden University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
48 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Walden University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing science. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Walden University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#5

The College of Saint Scholastica

Duluth, Minnesota
44 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The College of Saint Scholastica. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,182 per year. The nursing science program at The College of Saint Scholastica awarded 44 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#6

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont
25 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,294 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from UVM. Of these students, 88% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada
20 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,949 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,823 per year. The nursing science program at University of Nevada - Las Vegas awarded 20 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 95% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

17 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fort Hays State University is the 8th 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 $4,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,726 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from FHSU. About 100% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
14 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Metropolitan State University comes in at #9 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 $8,281 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,495 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 doctor's degrees were handed out to nursing science majors at Metro State. About 100% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
13 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
77% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Georgia State 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 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Georgia State. About 100% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
13 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from TWU. About 92% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
13 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sacred Heart University comes in at #10 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 $44,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,509 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Sacred Heart. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

13 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Case Western Reserve University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,358 per year. The nursing science program at Case Western Reserve University awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#10

University of San Diego

San Diego, California
13 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $52,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,936 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from USD. About 85% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
12 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Massachusetts - Boston is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing science. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,187 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,433 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to nursing science majors at UMass Boston. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#15

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
12 Yearly Graduations
83% Women

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 $60,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,616 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to nursing science majors at Boston College.

#17

University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
11 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $12,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,927 per year. The nursing science program at University of Illinois at Chicago awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

#17

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
11 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to nursing science majors at Duke. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#17

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
11 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. The nursing science program at Wayne State University awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#20

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
9 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,127 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,192 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from University of Northern Colorado. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing science that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Nursing Practice 6,164
Registered Nursing 1,058
Nurse Anesthetist 1,015
Family Practice Nursing 563
Nursing Administration 435

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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