Doctor’s Degrees in Nursing Practice
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Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors
In 2020-2021, 6,164 doctor's degrees were awarded to nursing practice majors. This makes it the 6th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nursing practice at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 6,164 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,122 |
| Master’s Degree | 336 |
| Graduate Certificate | 239 |
| Associate Degree | 80 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 26 |
| Basic Certificate | 25 |
Earnings of Nursing Practice Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for nursing practice 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 nursing practice students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in nursing practice. About 87.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 760 |
| Women | 5,404 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing practice doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 498 |
| Black or African American | 1,089 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 481 |
| White | 3,533 |
| International Students | 43 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 520 |
Most Popular Nursing Practice Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 297 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in nursing practice. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Chamberlain University - Illinois tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nursing practice majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 29,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,117 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 565 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from Chamberlain - Illinois. About 93% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Grand Canyon University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing practice. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 368 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 90% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rush University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing practice. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,828 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,253 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 196 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from Rush University. Of these students, 88% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Capella University. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. The nursing practice program at Capella University awarded 171 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Walden University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing practice. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. The nursing practice program at Walden University awarded 143 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 140 doctor's degrees were handed out to nursing practice majors at Columbia. Of these students, 91% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - Baltimore. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,140 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 133 doctor's degrees were handed out to nursing practice majors at UMB. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
University of Illinois at Chicago is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing practice. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,927 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 123 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from UIC. Of these students, 90% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arizona. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. The nursing practice program at University of Arizona awarded 94 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing practice. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 92 doctor's degrees were handed out to nursing practice majors at UAB. About 72% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing practice. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 83 doctor's degrees were handed out to nursing practice majors at UNC Greensboro. Of these students, 80% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northern Kentucky University. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 82 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from NKU. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
Florida International University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing practice. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,912 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 80 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from FIU. About 75% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing practice. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 77 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from ASU - Tempe. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Florida. Roughly 16,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,570 per year. The nursing practice program at University of North Florida awarded 73 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing practice. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from UF. Of these students, 92% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,579 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,146 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 doctor's degrees were handed out to nursing practice majors at SIUE. About 74% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for nursing practice majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,835 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 doctor's degrees were handed out to nursing practice majors at LSU Health - New Orleans. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing practice. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,190 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 people received their doctor's degree in nursing practice from UTHSC. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing practice. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 doctor's degrees were handed out to nursing practice majors at UMass Amherst. Of these students, 85% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing practice that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 1,058 |
| Nursing Science | 950 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 563 |
| Nursing Administration | 435 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 397 |
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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