Nursing Doctor’s Degrees
There are 2,114 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Nursing. This degree is more popular with female students, and about47% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.9% of Nursing graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Nursing Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 311,372 students earned theirNursing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2,663 |
| Associate’s Degree | 85,232 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 153,340 |
| Master’s Degree | 56,706 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 13,391 |
Earnings of Nursing Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in 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 Nursing majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 84.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 640 |
| Women | 3,531 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Nursing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,076 | 49.8% |
| Asian | 365 | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 385 | 9.2% |
| Black or African American | 857 | 20.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 102 | 2.4% |
| Race Unknown | 233 | 5.6% |
| International Students | 119 | 2.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Nursing Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 2,207 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Nursing. Learn more about the most popular below:
Chamberlain University-Illinois tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13,367 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing. This school awarded 8,953 doctor's degrees in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7,799 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing. This school awarded 5,116 doctor's degrees in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,948 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing. This school awarded 3,485 doctor's degrees in 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.
Aspen University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,999 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Coast University-Orange County is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,760 doctor's degrees in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,491 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,481 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Alabama is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,440 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,401 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,335 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,160 doctor's degrees in 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.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing. This school awarded 1,154 doctor's degrees in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,142 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rasmussen University-Florida is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,063 doctor's degrees in 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 Alabama at Birmingham is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,053 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Kentucky University is a popular choice for Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,035 doctor's degrees in 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.
Frontier Nursing University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing. This school awarded 1,021 doctor's degrees in Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nursing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 256,965 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 14,847 |
| Nursing Practice | 9,206 |
| Nursing Administration | 7,911 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 4,379 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Nursing that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 99,987 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 90,379 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 90,166 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 80,693 |
| Public Health | 41,086 |
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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