Doctor’s Degrees in Nursing Science
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 950 students 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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,464 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,421 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 950 |
| Associate Degree | 723 |
| Graduate Certificate | 42 |
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 88.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 114 |
| Women | 836 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 72 |
| Black or African American | 134 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 |
| White | 571 |
| International Students | 46 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 60 |
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 $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. The nursing science program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick awarded 163 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 87% were women and 52% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 92 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Augusta University. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Quinnipiac University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing science. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,530 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 doctor's degrees were handed out to nursing science majors at Quinnipiac. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
Walden University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing science. 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 science program at Walden University awarded 48 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 94% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The College of Saint Scholastica comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing science. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,182 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 doctor's degrees were handed out to nursing science majors at St. Scholastica. About 89% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $16,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,294 per year. The nursing science program at University of Vermont awarded 25 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing science. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,949 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,823 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 doctor's degrees were handed out to nursing science majors at UNLV. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Fort Hays State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,726 per year. The nursing science program at Fort Hays State University awarded 17 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 12% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,281 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,495 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Metro State. Of these students, 100% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The nursing science program at Georgia State University awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas Woman's University. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. The nursing science program at Texas Woman's University awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 92% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $44,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,509 per year. The nursing science program at Sacred Heart University awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 15% 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 $54,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,358 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 doctor's degrees were handed out to nursing science majors at Case Western. About 100% of this group were women, and 8% 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 $52,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,936 per year. The nursing science program at University of San Diego awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 85% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Massachusetts - Boston. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,187 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,433 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from UMass Boston. About 92% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $60,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,616 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Boston College.
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 $12,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,927 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to nursing science majors at UIC. About 91% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Duke University. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Duke. About 82% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wayne State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing science. 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, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to nursing science majors at Wayne State. About 82% of this group were women, and 18% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,127 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,192 per year. The nursing science program at University of Northern Colorado awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing Practice | 6,164 |
| Registered Nursing | 1,058 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,015 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 563 |
| 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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Image Credit: By Aleksahgabrielle under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
HealthcareDegreeSearch.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© HealthcareDegreeSearch.com – All Rights Reserved.