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Doctor's Degree in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing

Doctor’s Degrees in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing

683 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A doctor's degree in family practice nursing is offered at 74 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 35% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.7% of family practice nursing graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Family Practice Nursing Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 683 people earned their doctor's degree in family practice nursing. This makes it the 49th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in family practice nursing at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 13,197
Graduate Certificate 1,092
Doctor’s Degree 683
Bachelor’s Degree 181
Undergraduate Certificate 1

Earnings of Family Practice 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

The data on debt ranges for family practice nursing majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in family practice nursing. About 87.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 86
Women 597
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The racial-ethnic distribution of family practice nursing doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 58
Black or African American 84
Hispanic or Latino 82
White 413
International Students 5
Other Races/Ethnicities 41
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There are 74 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in family practice nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
42 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Creighton University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Creighton. Of these students, 96% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
37 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Seattle University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,235 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Seattle U. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#3

Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama
35 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Samford University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,904 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Samford. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Viterbo University

La Crosse, Wisconsin
28 Yearly Graduations
82% Women

Viterbo University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in family practice nursing. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Viterbo.

#6

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
20 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Maryville University of Saint Louis is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in family practice nursing. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Maryville U. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#7

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
18 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Montana State University. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from MSU Bozeman. About 78% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
16 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Sacred Heart University. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Sacred Heart. About 94% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

16 Yearly Graduations
83% Women

North Dakota State University - Main Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in family practice nursing. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from North Dakota State University.

#8

University of Mary

Bismarck, North Dakota
16 Yearly Graduations
85% Women

University of Mary is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in family practice nursing. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,084 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from UMary.

#11

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, Indiana
15 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Valparaiso University. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,136 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Valpo. Of these students, 75% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Loyola University New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
14 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Loyola University New Orleans comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,524 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Loyola New Orleans. Of these students, 80% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Holy Family University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
14 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Holy Family University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in family practice nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,817 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Holy Family. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#14

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, Texas
13 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of the Incarnate Word comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Roughly 7,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from UIW. Of these students, 88% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
13 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of San Francisco is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in family practice 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, 13 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from USFCA. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#16

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
12 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Buffalo. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from University at Buffalo. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#16

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, California
12 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for family practice nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Loma Linda University. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Loma Linda University. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
12 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wayne State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Wayne State. About 100% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut
12 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fairfield University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family practice nursing. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,625 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in family practice nursing from Fairfield U. Of these students, 92% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to family practice nursing that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Nursing Practice 7,474
Nurse Anesthetist 1,403
Registered Nursing 976
Nursing Science 927
Nursing Administration 725

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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