Doctor’s Degrees in Nursing Education
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Education Levels of Nursing Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 132 people earned their doctor's degree in nursing education. This earns it the #128 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nursing education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,416 |
| Graduate Certificate | 209 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 132 |
Earnings of Nursing Education 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
The data on debt ranges for nursing education majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in nursing education. About 96.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 127 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing education doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 92 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
Most Popular Nursing Education Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 13 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in nursing education. Learn more about the most popular 13 below:
Capella University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing education. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in nursing education from Capella University. About 97% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for nursing education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is William Carey University. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,312 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in nursing education from William Carey University. About 89% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of West Georgia comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,338 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in nursing education from University of West Georgia.
Southern Connecticut State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,470 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,299 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in nursing education from SCSU.
Teachers College at Columbia University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in nursing education from Teachers College. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Mary Hardin - Baylor comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in nursing education from UMHB.
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*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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