Doctor’s Degrees in Registered Nursing
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Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,058 doctor's degrees were awarded to registered nursing majors. This makes it the 2nd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in registered nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 157,596 |
| Associate Degree | 84,448 |
| Master’s Degree | 18,773 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,293 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,912 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,058 |
| Graduate Certificate | 571 |
Earnings of Registered Nursing 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
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for registered nursing students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in registered nursing. About 87.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 136 |
| Women | 922 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of registered nursing doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 78 |
| Black or African American | 163 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 665 |
| International Students | 21 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 80 |
Most Popular Registered Nursing Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 64 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in registered nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of South Alabama tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for registered nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,226 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 134 people received their doctor's degree in registered nursing from USA. Of these students, 92% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Utah comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in registered nursing. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 105 doctor's degrees were handed out to registered nursing majors at U of U. Of these students, 80% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 98 people received their doctor's degree in registered nursing from UW Seattle. Of these students, 86% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Chatham University. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,882 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 74 doctor's degrees were handed out to registered nursing majors at Chatham. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 doctor's degrees were handed out to registered nursing majors at Ohio State. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. The registered nursing program at University of Missouri - Columbia awarded 56 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 95% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Washington State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in registered nursing. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 doctor's degrees were handed out to registered nursing majors at Wazzu. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Regis College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in registered nursing. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,809 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,800 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 people received their doctor's degree in registered nursing from Regis College. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. Roughly 24,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. The registered nursing program at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus awarded 39 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of San Francisco is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in registered nursing. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,180 per year. The registered nursing program at University of San Francisco awarded 33 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Flint. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,868 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,227 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 doctor's degrees were handed out to registered nursing majors at UM Flint. Of these students, 93% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their doctor's degree in registered nursing from UPenn. About 76% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Azusa Pacific University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,571 per year. The registered nursing program at Azusa Pacific University awarded 24 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their doctor's degree in registered nursing from Pitt. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
Grand Valley State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in registered nursing. Each year, around 23,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,904 per year. The registered nursing program at Grand Valley State University awarded 23 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 91% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Yale University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in registered nursing. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 doctor's degrees were handed out to registered nursing majors at Yale. About 84% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Temple University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in registered nursing. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. The registered nursing program at Temple University awarded 19 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 84% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lourdes University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in registered nursing. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,670 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 doctor's degrees were handed out to registered nursing majors at Lourdes. About 81% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in registered nursing. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The registered nursing program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 16 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 81% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 26,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,766 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 doctor's degrees were handed out to registered nursing majors at Kent State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to registered nursing that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing Practice | 6,164 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,015 |
| Nursing Science | 950 |
| 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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