Doctor’s Degrees in Nursing Science
Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 927 people earned their doctor's degree in nursing science. This makes it the 29th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nursing science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,373 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,279 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 927 |
| Associate Degree | 836 |
| Graduate Certificate | 66 |
Earnings of Nursing Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for nursing science majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for nursing science students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in nursing science. About 87.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 118 |
| Women | 809 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 72 |
| Black or African American | 168 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 518 |
| International Students | 64 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 50 |
Most Popular Nursing Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 117 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in nursing science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Rutgers University - New Brunswick tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nursing science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Augusta University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing science. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,892 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Augusta University. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
University of Vermont is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing science. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from UVM. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Nevada - Las Vegas. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from UNLV. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Fort Hays State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing science. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from FHSU. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Metropolitan State University. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,571 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,171 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Metro State. Of these students, 87% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgia State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Georgia State. Of these students, 100% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from TWU. About 100% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Sacred Heart University. 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, 13 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Sacred Heart. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Case Western Reserve University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Case Western. About 100% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of San Diego. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from USD. Of these students, 82% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Massachusetts - Boston comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,905 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from UMass Boston.
The 15th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Boston College. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Boston College.
The 17th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Chicago. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from UIC. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Duke University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Duke. Of these students, 100% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for nursing science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Wayne State University. 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, 11 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from Wayne State. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Northern Colorado comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing science. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in nursing science from University of Northern Colorado. About 86% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing Practice | 7,474 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,403 |
| Registered Nursing | 976 |
| Nursing Administration | 725 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 683 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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