Doctor’s Degrees in Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
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Education Levels of Adult Health Nursing Majors
In 2020-2021, 72 doctor's degrees were awarded to adult health nursing majors. This makes it the 39th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in adult health nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,456 |
| Graduate Certificate | 296 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 163 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 72 |
| Associate Degree | 34 |
Earnings of Adult Health 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for adult health nursing students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in adult health nursing. About 95.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 69 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of adult health nursing doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 36 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular Adult Health Nursing Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in adult health nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Duke University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from Duke. About 92% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Iowa comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to adult health nursing majors at Iowa. Of these students, 100% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University at Buffalo is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult health nursing. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 88% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mercer University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,244 per year. The adult health nursing program at Mercer University awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Oklahoma City University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,620 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from OCU.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. The adult health nursing program at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brandman University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,240 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from Brandman. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Tulsa. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,282 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to adult health nursing majors at University of Tulsa. Of these students, 100% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stony Brook University. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to adult health nursing majors at SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 100% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hunter College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult health nursing. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to adult health nursing majors at Hunter. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to adult health nursing majors at NYU. Of these students, 100% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
College of Staten Island CUNY is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to adult health nursing majors at CSI.
Winona State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,000 per year. The adult health nursing program at Winona State University awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Molloy College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,590 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from Molloy.
The 15th most popular school in the country for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,869 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,758 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to adult health nursing majors at Nebraska Methodist College.
Loma Linda University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,382 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to adult health nursing majors at Loma Linda University.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to adult health nursing that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing Practice | 6,164 |
| Registered Nursing | 1,058 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,015 |
| Nursing Science | 950 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 563 |
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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