School Nursing Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in School Nursing is offered at 36 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in School Nursing.
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Education Levels of School Nursing Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 441 students earned theirSchool Nursing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in School Nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 394 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 47 |
Earnings of School Nursing Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in School Nursing of $80,149 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 School Nursing majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular School Nursing Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 59 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in School Nursing. Learn more about the most popular below:
Vanderbilt University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for School Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their doctor's degree in School Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Maryville University of Saint Louis is a popular choice for School Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 48 doctor's degrees in School Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in School Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in School Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their doctor's degree in School Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in School Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for School Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 37 doctor's degrees in School Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in School Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their doctor's degree in School Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
MGH Institute of Health Professions comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in School Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in School Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in School Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for School Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in School Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in School Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in School Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in School Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne State University is a popular choice for School Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 15 doctor's degrees in School Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in School Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in School Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in School Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in School Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in School Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Seton Hall University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in School Nursing. This school awarded 11 doctor's degrees in School Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon Health & Science University is a popular choice for School Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in School Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in School Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St Catherine University is a popular choice for School Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in School Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for School Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in School Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University is a popular choice for School Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in School Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for School Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in School Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in School Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Molloy University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in School Nursing. This school awarded 6 doctor's degrees in School Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in School Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in School Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in School Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Kansas City is a popular choice for School Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 5 doctor's degrees in School Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in School Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to School Nursing 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 |
| Nursing Science | 4,245 |
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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