Doctor’s Degrees in Nursing
Education Levels of Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 13,058 people earned their doctor's degree in nursing. This makes it the 5th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 49,855 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13,058 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5,204 |
Earnings of Nursing Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in nursing is $125,929. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $111,647 to a high of $149,997.
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. About 84.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,059 |
| Women | 10,999 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 988 |
| Black or African American | 2,246 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,036 |
| White | 7,660 |
| International Students | 146 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 982 |
Most Popular Nursing Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 425 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Chamberlain University - Illinois tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 29,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,341 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 565 people received their doctor's degree in nursing from Chamberlain - Illinois. Of these students, 91% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Chamberlain - Illinois graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $125,929.
Grand Canyon University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 368 people received their doctor's degree in nursing from Grand Canyon University. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Data shows that Grand Canyon University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $125,929.
Rush University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,957 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,013 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their doctor's degree in nursing from Rush University. Of these students, 88% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in nursing at Rush University make a median salary of 125,929.
Frontier Nursing University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their doctor's degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University. About 91% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Frontier Nursing University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $125,929.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their doctor's degree in nursing from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 79% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Rutgers New Brunswick graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $125,929.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their doctor's degree in nursing from Columbia. About 90% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in nursing at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 125,929.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their doctor's degree in nursing from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 87% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $125,929.
The 10th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - Baltimore. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,827 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their doctor's degree in nursing from UMB. About 86% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in nursing at University of Maryland - Baltimore make a median salary of 125,929.
University of South Alabama comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their doctor's degree in nursing from USA. Of these students, 88% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that USA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $125,929.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Chicago. Roughly 33,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their doctor's degree in nursing from UIC. Of these students, 93% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UIC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $125,929.
The 13th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Samford University. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,904 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their doctor's degree in nursing from Samford. About 84% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Samford graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $125,929.
Brandman University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their doctor's degree in nursing from Brandman. Of these students, 86% were women and 95% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in nursing at Brandman University make a median salary of 125,929.
The 15th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arizona. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their doctor's degree in nursing from University of Arizona. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $125,929.
Duke University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their doctor's degree in nursing from Duke. About 84% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Duke University nursing graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $125,929.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their doctor's degree in nursing from UW Seattle. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $125,929.
University of Utah comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their doctor's degree in nursing from U of U. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Data shows that U of U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $125,929.
University of North Florida comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,570 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their doctor's degree in nursing from UNF. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Data shows that UNF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $125,929.
The 19th most popular school in the country for nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their doctor's degree in nursing from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 87% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Johns Hopkins graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $125,929.
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