Doctor’s Degrees in Registered Nursing
Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 976 people earned their doctor's degree in registered nursing. This makes it the 10th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in registered nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 146,564 |
| Associate Degree | 81,666 |
| Master’s Degree | 20,308 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,247 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,030 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 976 |
| Graduate Certificate | 838 |
Earnings of Registered Nursing Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for registered nursing students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in registered nursing. About 87.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 120 |
| Women | 856 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of registered nursing doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 79 |
| Black or African American | 113 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 577 |
| International Students | 32 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 119 |
Most Popular Registered Nursing Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 64 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in registered nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Utah comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in registered nursing. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their doctor's degree in registered nursing from U of U. Of these students, 84% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their doctor's degree in registered nursing from UW Seattle. Of these students, 85% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Chatham University. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their doctor's degree in registered nursing from Chatham. Of these students, 91% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in registered nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their doctor's degree in registered nursing from Mizzou. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their doctor's degree in registered nursing from Ohio State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Washington State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in registered nursing. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in registered nursing from Wazzu. About 88% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Regis College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in registered nursing. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,688 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in registered nursing from Regis College. About 90% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. Roughly 24,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in registered nursing from CU Anschutz. About 91% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of San Francisco is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in registered nursing. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,070 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in registered nursing from USFCA. About 87% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Flint. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,942 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,383 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in registered nursing from UM Flint. Of these students, 77% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in registered nursing from UPenn. Of these students, 82% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Azusa Pacific University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,180 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in registered nursing from Azusa Pacific. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
Grand Valley State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in registered nursing. Each year, around 23,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in registered nursing from GVSU. About 81% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for registered nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in registered nursing from Pitt. Of these students, 90% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Yale University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in registered nursing. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in registered nursing from Yale. About 88% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Temple University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in registered nursing. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in registered nursing from Temple. About 85% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in registered nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in registered nursing from U-M. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Lourdes University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in registered nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in registered nursing from Lourdes.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in registered nursing. Roughly 26,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in registered nursing from Kent State. Of these students, 94% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to registered nursing that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing Practice | 7,474 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,403 |
| Nursing Science | 927 |
| 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.
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