Doctor’s Degrees in Nursing Science
Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 927 people earned their doctor's degree in nursing science. This earns it the #12 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 nursing science at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 1,373 |
Master’s Degree | 1,279 |
Doctor’s Degree | 927 |
Associate Degree | 836 |
Graduate Certificate | 66 |
Earnings of Nursing Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for nursing science majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for nursing science majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in nursing science. About 87.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 118 |
Women | 809 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 72 |
Black or African American | 168 |
Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
White | 518 |
International Students | 64 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 50 |
Most Popular Nursing Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 117 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in nursing science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Rutgers University - New Brunswick tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nursing science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 79% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Augusta University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing science. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,892 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Augusta University. Of these students, 83% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Vermont comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing science. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from UVM. Of these students, 96% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from UNLV. Of these students, 100% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Fort Hays State University. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from FHSU. Of these students, 80% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Metropolitan State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing science. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,571 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,171 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Metro State. About 87% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of San Diego is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing science. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from USD. About 82% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Sacred Heart University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Sacred Heart. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Georgia State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Georgia State. About 100% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Case Western. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas Woman's University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from TWU. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Boston College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing science. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Boston College.
The 15th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Massachusetts - Boston. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,905 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from UMass Boston.
University of Illinois at Chicago is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing science. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from UIC. Of these students, 92% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wayne State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Wayne State. Of these students, 100% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Duke University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Duke. About 100% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Northern Colorado. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from University of Northern Colorado. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing science that offer doctor’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Nursing Practice | 7,474 |
Nurse Anesthetist | 1,403 |
Registered Nursing | 976 |
Nursing Administration | 725 |
Family Practice Nursing | 683 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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