Nursing Administration Doctor’s Degrees
There are 198 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Nursing Administration. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and59% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.5% of Nursing Administration graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Nursing Administration Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 7,911 students earned theirNursing Administration majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Nursing Administration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 715 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,289 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 907 |
Earnings of Nursing Administration Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Nursing Administration of $80,149 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 Administration majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Nursing Administration. About 84.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 60 |
| Women | 332 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Nursing Administration graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 153 | 39.0% |
| Asian | 32 | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 | 12.5% |
| Black or African American | 106 | 27.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 2.3% |
| Race Unknown | 29 | 7.4% |
| International Students | 6 | 1.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Nursing Administration Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 279 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Nursing Administration. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Nursing Administration students seeking a doctor's degree is Western Governors University. This school awarded 1,633 doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 781 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration 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 Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 591 doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. 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 Administration. This school awarded 531 doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Post University is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 433 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Aspen University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration. This school awarded 293 doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration. This school awarded 160 doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration 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 Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Coast University-Texas comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 124 doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lewis University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration. This school awarded 118 doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration 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 National University-Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sacred Heart University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Spring Arbor University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration. This school awarded 59 doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ana G. Mendez University is a popular choice for Nursing Administration majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 55 doctor's degrees in Nursing Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Nursing Administration 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 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 4,379 |
| 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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