2023 Most Popular Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in Kansas
Finding the Best Nursing Doctor's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was ranked 3rd in Kansas. In fact, 2,633 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in Kansas ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Kansas to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Nursing program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Kansas
Check out the nursing doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Kansas.
Most Popular Kansas Schools for a Doctorate in Nursing
Our analysis found University of Kansas to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Kansas. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public college with a very large student population.
About 81% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 19% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washburn University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Kansas list. Located in the midsize city of Topeka, Washburn University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 20 students majoring in nursing at Washburn University, 10% are male and 90% are female.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Pittsburg State University is a great place for nursing students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the town of Pittsburg, Pitt State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 94% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 6% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fort Hays State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Kansas list. FHSU is a large public school located in the remote town of Hays.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wichita State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Kansas list. Located in the city of Wichita, WSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 63% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 38% are male.
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Rasmussen University - Kansas landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree nursing programs. Located in the rural area of Topeka, Rasmussen University - Kansas is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest Nursing Colleges in the Plains States Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 6,840 |
| Minnesota | 14,890 |
| Iowa | 2,966 |
| Nebraska | 1,908 |
| North Dakota | 976 |
| South Dakota | 1,022 |
Nursing Related Majors
One of 30 majors within the area of study, nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.
More about our data sources and methodologies.