Nursing Doctor’s Degrees
There are 2,114 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Nursing. This degree is more popular with female students, and about47% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.9% of Nursing graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 311,372 people earned theirNursing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2,663 |
| Associate’s Degree | 85,232 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 153,340 |
| Master’s Degree | 56,706 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 13,391 |
Earnings of Nursing Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Nursing of $80,149 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $83,453 |
| 4 years | $80,149 |
| 5 years | $90,156 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Nursing students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 84.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 640 |
| Women | 3,531 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Nursing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,076 | 49.8% |
| Asian | 365 | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 385 | 9.2% |
| Black or African American | 857 | 20.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 102 | 2.4% |
| Race Unknown | 233 | 5.6% |
| International Students | 119 | 2.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Nursing Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 2,207 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Nursing. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Nursing students seeking a doctor's degree is Chamberlain University-Illinois. This school awarded 13,367 doctor's degrees in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing. This school awarded 8,953 doctor's degrees in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 7,799 doctor's degrees in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing. This school awarded 5,116 doctor's degrees in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,948 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,485 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Aspen University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing. This school awarded 1,999 doctor's degrees in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Coast University-Orange County is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,760 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,491 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,481 doctor's degrees in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Alabama is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,440 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,401 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,335 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing. This school awarded 1,160 doctor's degrees in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing. This school awarded 1,154 doctor's degrees in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing. This school awarded 1,142 doctor's degrees in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rasmussen University-Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,063 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing. This school awarded 1,053 doctor's degrees in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Kentucky University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,035 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Frontier Nursing University is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,021 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nursing Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 256,965 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 14,847 |
| Nursing Practice | 9,206 |
| Nursing Administration | 7,911 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 4,379 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Nursing that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 99,987 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 90,379 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 90,166 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 80,693 |
| Public Health | 41,086 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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