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Doctor’s Degrees in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing

730 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 74 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in family practice nursing. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 29% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.1% of family practice nursing graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Family Practice Nursing Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 730 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 14,527
Graduate Certificate 1,209
Doctor’s Degree 730

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 88.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 85
Women 645
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The racial-ethnic distribution of family practice nursing doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 57
Black or African American 76
Hispanic or Latino 47
White 497
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 52
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There are 74 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in family practice nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
42 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $43,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,496 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 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
37 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $50,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,292 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. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#3

Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama
35 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $35,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,265 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 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#4

Viterbo University

La Crosse, Wisconsin
28 Yearly Graduations
93% 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 $30,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,824 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.

21 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in family practice nursing. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from RMUoHP. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
20 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.

#7

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
18 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $5,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,241 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. Of these students, 87% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
16 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $46,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,852 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. About 96% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

University of Mary

Bismarck, North Dakota
16 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $18,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,238 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. Of these students, 91% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

16 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. Of these students, 79% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, Indiana
15 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $43,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 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. Of these students, 90% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Loyola University New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
14 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $43,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,091 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. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#12

Holy Family University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
14 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Holy Family University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,811 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. About 86% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
13 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $54,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,990 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. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#14

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, Texas
13 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $32,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 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 80% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, California
12 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $33,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,000 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. Of these students, 90% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut
12 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $53,630 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,034 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. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#16

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
12 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Wayne State University. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,682 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. Of these students, 89% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
12 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. About 85% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, Pennsylvania
12 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Robert Morris University. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from RMU. About 93% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to family practice nursing that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
7,040
1,105
1,084
901
483

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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