Doctor’s Degrees in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
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Education Levels of Family Practice Nursing Majors
In 2020-2021, 563 doctor's degrees were awarded to family practice nursing majors. This makes it the 16th 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 | 14,286 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,095 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 563 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 160 |
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
The data on debt ranges for family practice nursing majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in family practice nursing. About 89.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 59 |
| Women | 504 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of family practice nursing doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 62 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 365 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 61 |
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,190 per year. The family practice nursing program at Creighton University awarded 42 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Seattle University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,770 per year. The family practice nursing program at Seattle University awarded 37 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Samford University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,935 per year. The family practice nursing program at Samford University awarded 35 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Viterbo University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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 $29,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,488 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Viterbo. About 89% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The family practice nursing program at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions awarded 21 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Maryville University of Saint Louis is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in family practice nursing. 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. The family practice nursing program at Maryville University of Saint Louis awarded 20 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Montana State University. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,654 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,089 per year. The family practice nursing program at Montana State University awarded 18 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 89% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Sacred Heart University. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,509 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Sacred Heart. About 94% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in family practice nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,951 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,293 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 doctor's degrees were handed out to family practice nursing majors at North Dakota State University. About 100% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Mary is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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 $18,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,244 per year. The family practice nursing program at University of Mary awarded 16 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Valparaiso University. 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. The family practice nursing program at Valparaiso University awarded 15 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 93% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Loyola University New Orleans 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 $41,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,249 per year. The family practice nursing program at Loyola University New Orleans awarded 14 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Holy Family University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in family practice nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,851 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 doctor's degrees were handed out to family practice nursing majors at Holy Family. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of the Incarnate Word comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Roughly 7,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,540 per year. The family practice nursing program at University of the Incarnate Word awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
University of San Francisco is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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 $52,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,180 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from USFCA. Of these students, 85% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Buffalo. 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. The family practice nursing program at University at Buffalo awarded 12 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% 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 Loma Linda University. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to family practice nursing majors at Loma Linda University. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Robert Morris University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from RMU. Of these students, 75% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wayne State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to family practice nursing majors at Wayne State. Of these students, 92% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fairfield University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,383 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to family practice nursing majors at Fairfield U. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to family practice 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 |
| Nursing Administration | 435 |
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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