Doctor’s Degrees in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
Education Levels of Family Practice Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 683 people earned their doctor's degree in family practice nursing. This makes it the 49th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in family practice nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 13,197 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,092 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 683 |
Earnings of Family Practice 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 estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in family practice nursing. About 87.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 86 |
| Women | 597 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of family practice nursing doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 58 |
| Black or African American | 84 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82 |
| White | 413 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 41 |
Most Popular Family Practice Nursing Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 74 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in family practice nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Creighton University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Creighton. About 96% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Seattle University. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,235 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Seattle U. Of these students, 80% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Samford University. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 35 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Samford. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Viterbo University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Viterbo.
Maryville University of Saint Louis comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Maryville U. Of these students, 88% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Montana State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in family practice nursing. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from MSU Bozeman. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Sacred Heart University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in family practice nursing. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Sacred Heart. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
University of Mary comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,084 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from UMary.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from North Dakota State University.
Valparaiso University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in family practice nursing. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,136 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Valpo. About 75% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Loyola University New Orleans. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,524 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Loyola New Orleans. About 80% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Holy Family University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,817 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Holy Family. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of San Francisco comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,070 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from USFCA. Of these students, 92% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of the Incarnate Word. Roughly 7,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from UIW. About 88% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Loma Linda University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in family practice nursing. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Loma Linda University. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Fairfield University. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,625 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Fairfield U. About 92% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Wayne State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Wayne State. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University at Buffalo is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in family practice nursing. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 88% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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