Doctor’s Degrees in Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants
Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1 people earned their doctor's degree in practical nursing. This earns it the #249 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 practical nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 44,253 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 42,270 |
| Associate Degree | 2,219 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 51 |
| Graduate Certificate | 15 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Practical 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 estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in practical nursing. About 100.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 0 |
| Women | 1 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of practical nursing doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Practical Nursing Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 2 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in practical nursing. Learn more about the most popular 2 below:
The most popular school in the United States for practical nursing students seekinga doctor's degree is Rivier University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,546 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in practical nursing from Rivier. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to practical nursing that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 29,168 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 16,935 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 13,508 |
| Nursing | 13,058 |
| Dentistry | 6,928 |
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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