Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degrees
There are 316 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Nursing Practice.
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Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 9,206 degrees were awarded toNursing Practice majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Nursing Practice at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Associate’s Degree | 133 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 423 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,087 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 7,562 |
Earnings of Nursing Practice Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Nursing Practice of $80,149 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $83,453 |
| 4 years | $80,149 |
| 5 years | $90,156 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Nursing Practice students with their doctor’s degree.
Most Popular Nursing Practice Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 370 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Nursing Practice. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Nursing Practice students seeking a doctor's degree is Chamberlain University-Illinois. This school awarded 588 doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Alabama comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice. This school awarded 315 doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 304 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rush University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice. This school awarded 227 doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 221 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland, Baltimore is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 156 doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Las Vegas College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brenau University is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 127 doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ashland University is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 104 doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Chicago comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice. This school awarded 102 doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Kentucky University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 94 doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Nursing Practice that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 256,965 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 14,847 |
| Nursing Administration | 7,911 |
| Nursing Science | 4,245 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 4,125 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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