Doctor’s Degrees in Nursing Science
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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Men | 114 |
Women | 836 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 72 |
Black or African American | 134 |
Hispanic or Latino | 67 |
White | 571 |
International Students | 46 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 60 |
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 $12,536 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing science that offer doctor’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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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.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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