Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Nursing Practice is offered at 316 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Nursing Practice. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about52% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.5% of Nursing Practice graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,206 people earned theirNursing Practice majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Nursing Practice at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Associate’s Degree | 133 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 423 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,087 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 7,562 |
Earnings of Nursing Practice Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Nursing Practice 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 Practice majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Nursing Practice. About 86.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 240 |
| Women | 1,575 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Nursing Practice graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 868 | 47.8% |
| Asian | 157 | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 151 | 8.3% |
| Black or African American | 492 | 27.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 37 | 2.0% |
| Race Unknown | 83 | 4.6% |
| International Students | 9 | 0.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Nursing Practice Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 370 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Nursing Practice. Learn more about the most popular below:
Chamberlain University-Illinois tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Nursing Practice majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 588 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice 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 comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice. This school awarded 315 doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 304 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rush University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice. This school awarded 227 doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 221 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice. This school awarded 210 doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 178 doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland, Baltimore comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice. This school awarded 147 doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Las Vegas College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brenau University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice. This school awarded 127 doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 125 doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice 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 Arizona is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 105 doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ashland University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Chicago comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Kentucky University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice. This school awarded 94 doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice 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 is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a popular choice for Nursing Practice majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 88 doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice 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 South Florida comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Practice. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Practice from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Nursing Practice that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 256,965 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 14,847 |
| Nursing Administration | 7,911 |
| 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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