Nursing Science Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Nursing Science is offered at 150 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Nursing Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 9.3% of Nursing Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,245 people earned theirNursing Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Nursing Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 951 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,275 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,172 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 847 |
Earnings of Nursing Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Nursing Science of $80,149 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Nursing Science students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 87.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 73 |
| Women | 507 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Nursing Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 317 | 54.7% |
| Asian | 39 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 6.9% |
| Black or African American | 99 | 17.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 1.9% |
| Race Unknown | 19 | 3.3% |
| International Students | 54 | 9.3% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 9.3% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Nursing Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 176 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Nursing Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Nursing Science students seeking a doctor's degree is University of Massachusetts-Boston. This school awarded 365 doctor's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 362 doctor's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Science. This school awarded 268 doctor's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rivier University is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 244 doctor's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 224 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duquesne University is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 216 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rush University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine at Fort Kent is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Science. This school awarded 145 doctor's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ramapo College of New Jersey comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Science 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 #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Science. This school awarded 110 doctor's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Augusta University is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 98 doctor's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wagner College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Science. This school awarded 67 doctor's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kean University is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 65 doctor's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Monmouth University is a popular choice for Nursing Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 64 doctor's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Benedictine University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Science. This school awarded 57 doctor's degrees in Nursing Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nursing Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bellevue University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nursing Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their doctor's degree in Nursing Science 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 Science 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 |
| Nursing Administration | 7,911 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 4,379 |
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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