Nursing Science Doctor’s Degrees
There are 150 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Nursing Science.
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Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 4,245 degrees were awarded toNursing Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Nursing Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 951 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,275 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,172 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 847 |
Earnings of Nursing Science 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 Science 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)
The data on debt ranges for Nursing Science majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Nursing Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 176 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Nursing Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Massachusetts-Boston tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Nursing Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 365 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 362 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 268 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rivier University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 244 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Science. This school awarded 224 doctor's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duquesne University is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 216 doctor's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rush University is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine at Fort Kent comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Science. This school awarded 146 doctor's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ramapo College of New Jersey is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. 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 #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Science. This school awarded 110 doctor's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Augusta University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Science. This school awarded 95 doctor's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wagner College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Science. This school awarded 67 doctor's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kean University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Science. This school awarded 65 doctor's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Monmouth University is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Benedictine University is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bellevue University is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Nursing Science that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 256,965 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 14,847 |
| Nursing Practice | 9,206 |
| Nursing Administration | 7,911 |
| 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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