Public Health Nursing Doctor’s Degrees
There are 20 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Public Health Nursing. Approximately 67% of recent graduates in this major were women.
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Education Levels of Public Health Nursing Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,505 students earned theirPublic Health Nursing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Public Health Nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 6 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,199 |
| Master’s Degree | 289 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 11 |
Earnings of Public Health Nursing Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Public Health Nursing 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 Public Health Nursing majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Public Health Nursing. About 66.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1 |
| Women | 2 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Public Health Nursing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 100.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Public Health Nursing Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 35 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Public Health Nursing. Learn more about the most popular below:
Aspen University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Public Health Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,189 people received their doctor's degree in Public Health Nursing from this school. 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 Public Health Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 96 doctor's degrees in Public Health Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for Public Health Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 69 doctor's degrees in Public Health Nursing 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Public Health Nursing. This school awarded 55 doctor's degrees in Public Health Nursing 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 California-Irvine is a popular choice for Public Health Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in Public Health Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Jacksonville State University is a popular choice for Public Health Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in Public Health Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bluefield University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Public Health Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in Public Health Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a popular choice for Public Health Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 8 doctor's degrees in Public Health Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Samoa Community College is a popular choice for Public Health Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Public Health Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cedarville University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Public Health Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Public Health Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rhode Island College is a popular choice for Public Health Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 6 doctor's degrees in Public Health Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Coppin State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Public Health Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Public Health Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Public Health Nursing. This school awarded 5 doctor's degrees in Public Health Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
East Carolina University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Public Health Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in Public Health Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health is a popular choice for Public Health Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in Public Health Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Allen College is a popular choice for Public Health Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in Public Health Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Methodist College is a popular choice for Public Health Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in Public Health Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Public Health Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in Public Health Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Binghamton University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Public Health Nursing. This school awarded 1 doctor's degrees in Public Health Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami is a popular choice for Public Health Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1 doctor's degrees in Public Health Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Health Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Public Health Nursing 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.