Doctor’s Degrees in Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
Education Levels of Public Health/Community Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 14 people earned their doctor's degree in public health/community nursing. This makes it the 450th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in public health/community nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,586 |
| Master’s Degree | 243 |
| Graduate Certificate | 117 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
| Basic Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Public Health/Community Nursing Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for public health/community nursing majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in public health/community nursing. About 71.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 10 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public health/community nursing doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Public Health/Community Nursing Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 6 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in public health/community nursing. Learn more about the most popular 6 below:
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for public health/community nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in public health/community nursing from U-M. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public health/community nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,249 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in public health/community nursing from Nebraska Methodist College. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to public health/community 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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Image Credit: By Aleksahgabrielle under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.