Doctor’s Degrees in School Nursing
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Education Levels of School Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 43 people earned their doctor's degree in school nursing. This earns it the #256 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in school nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 415 |
| Graduate Certificate | 50 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 43 |
Earnings of School Nursing Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for school nursing students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in school nursing. About 95.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 41 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of school nursing doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 30 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular School Nursing Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 15 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in school nursing. Learn more about the most popular 15 below:
The most popular school in the United States for school nursing students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Iowa. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in school nursing from Iowa. About 100% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in school nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in school nursing from UC.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in school nursing. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in school nursing from U-M.
Loma Linda University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in school nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in school nursing from Loma Linda University. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Duke University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in school nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in school nursing from Duke. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University at Buffalo is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in school nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in school nursing from University at Buffalo.
Molloy College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in school nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in school nursing from Molloy. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lehman College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in school nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in school nursing from Lehman. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wayne State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in school nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in school nursing from Wayne State. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to school 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
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