Registered Nursing Doctor’s Degrees
There are 2,035 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Registered Nursing. This degree is more popular with female students, and about45% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.2% of Registered Nursing graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 256,965 students earned theirRegistered Nursing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Registered Nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2,426 |
| Associate’s Degree | 83,968 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 147,392 |
| Master’s Degree | 22,322 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 852 |
Earnings of Registered Nursing Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Registered Nursing 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 Registered Nursing students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Registered Nursing. About 89.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 54 |
| Women | 462 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Registered Nursing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 245 | 47.5% |
| Asian | 47 | 9.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 59 | 11.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 3.1% |
| Race Unknown | 74 | 14.3% |
| International Students | 37 | 7.2% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 7.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Registered Nursing Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 2,125 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Registered Nursing. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Registered Nursing students seeking a doctor's degree is Chamberlain University-Illinois. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9,802 people received their doctor's degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Registered Nursing. This school awarded 7,779 doctor's degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 5,592 doctor's degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Registered Nursing. This school awarded 4,132 doctor's degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Registered Nursing. This school awarded 4,096 doctor's degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Registered Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,468 people received their doctor's degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Registered Nursing. This school awarded 1,491 doctor's degrees in Registered 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.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,481 doctor's degrees in Registered 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.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,273 people received their doctor's degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Alabama is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,123 people received their doctor's degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Coast University-Orange County is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,115 doctor's degrees in Registered 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.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Registered Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,096 people received their doctor's degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,079 doctor's degrees in Registered 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.
Rasmussen University-Florida comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Registered Nursing. This school awarded 1,063 doctor's degrees in Registered 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.
ECPI University is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,010 doctor's degrees in Registered 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.
West Coast University-Los Angeles comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Registered Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 972 people received their doctor's degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Registered Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 941 people received their doctor's degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Coast University-Ontario comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Registered Nursing. This school awarded 925 doctor's degrees in Registered 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.
Nightingale College is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 912 doctor's degrees in Registered Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is a popular choice for Registered Nursing majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 889 people received their doctor's degree in Registered Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Registered Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Registered Nursing that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 14,847 |
| Nursing Practice | 9,206 |
| Nursing Administration | 7,911 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 4,379 |
| Nursing Science | 4,245 |
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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