Doctor’s Degrees in Geriatric Nurse/Nursing
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Education Levels of Geriatric Nursing Majors
In 2020-2021, 27 doctor's degrees were awarded to geriatric nursing majors. This earns it the #51 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in geriatric nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 454 |
| Graduate Certificate | 62 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 27 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 20 |
Earnings of Geriatric Nursing Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for geriatric nursing majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for geriatric nursing students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in geriatric nursing. About 92.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 25 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geriatric nursing doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Geriatric Nursing Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 6 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in geriatric nursing. Learn more about the most popular 6 below:
The most popular school in the United States for geriatric nursing students seekinga doctor's degree is Seattle University. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. 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 geriatric nursing program at Seattle University awarded 17 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 88% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Maryville University of Saint Louis is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geriatric 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 geriatric nursing program at Maryville University of Saint Louis awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geriatric nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in geriatric nursing from U-M.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geriatric 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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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