Doctor’s Degrees in School Nursing
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Education Levels of School Nursing Majors
In 2020-2021, 40 earned their doctor's degree in school nursing. This earns it the #44 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 school nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 455 |
| Graduate Certificate | 58 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 40 |
Earnings of School Nursing Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for school nursing majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for school nursing majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in school nursing. About 90.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 36 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of school nursing doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 26 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular School Nursing Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 15 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in school nursing. Learn more about the most popular 15 below:
University of Iowa tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for school nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in school nursing from Iowa.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for school nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in school nursing from UC. About 88% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for school nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in school nursing from U-M. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Loma Linda University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in school nursing. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,382 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in school nursing from Loma Linda University. Of these students, 75% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Duke University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in school nursing. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to school nursing majors at Duke. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Rochester comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in school nursing. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,779 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to school nursing majors at University of Rochester. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in school nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The school nursing program at New York University awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University at Buffalo comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in school nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. The school nursing program at University at Buffalo awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Stony Brook University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in school nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to school nursing majors at SUNY Stony Brook.
The 8th most popular school in the country for school nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Upstate Medical University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to school nursing majors at SUNY Upstate Medical University.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to school nursing that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing Practice | 6,164 |
| Registered Nursing | 1,058 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,015 |
| Nursing Science | 950 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 563 |
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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