Doctor’s Degrees in Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants
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Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors
In 2020-2021, 4 earned their doctor's degree in practical nursing. This makes it the 23rd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in practical nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 43,520 |
| Basic Certificate | 38,505 |
| Associate Degree | 2,006 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 239 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Practical Nursing Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in practical nursing is $33,984. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $33,984 and the high is $33,984.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for practical nursing majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in practical nursing. About 100.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 0 |
| Women | 4 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of practical nursing doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Practical Nursing Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 2 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in practical nursing. Learn more about the most popular 2 below:
Rivier University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for practical nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,412 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,880 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to practical nursing majors at Rivier.
Practical Nursing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 4 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to practical nursing that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 28,623 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 15,249 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 15,192 |
| Nursing | 10,943 |
| Dentistry | 6,742 |
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.
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