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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing Practice (Income $48-$75k)

212 Ranked Colleges
5,710 Degrees Awarded
$28,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking.

Nursing Practice is the 125th most popular major in the country with 7,550 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 5,710 nursing practice graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 212 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in nursing practice. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality nursing practice programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the nursing practice program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing Practice (Income $48-$75k)

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Duke University is a fairly large school located in Durham, North Carolina that handed out 69 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $48-$75k list, Duke has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 212 schools in the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #2 spot on the list. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 70 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624.

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#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Columbia University in the City of New York. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 107 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

Columbia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia University in the City of New York are $51,194, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Columbia Nursing Practice Report

#4

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#20 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k. UF is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 76 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

UF also took the #20 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#16 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Los Angeles. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of California - Los Angeles is a public institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCLA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Los Angeles are $28,131, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Florida International University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. FIU is located in Miami, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 59 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full FIU Nursing Practice Report

Top 15% in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Wisconsin - Madison is located in Madison, Wisconsin and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 28 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UW - Madison is also in the top of our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Madison are $25,523.

Full University of Wisconsin - Madison Nursing Practice Report

California State University - Fresno came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. California State University - Fresno is a public institution located in Fresno, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Fresno State are $17,581, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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California State University - Fullerton came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Cal State Fullerton is a large public school situated in Fullerton, California. It awarded 20 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Fullerton are $17,892.

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#10

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Top 20% in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 17 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on this list, UNC Chapel Hill is in the top on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.

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University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 65 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

With a ranking of #12, Florida State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school awarded 23 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707.

Full Florida State Nursing Practice Report

#13

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming

With a ranking of #13, University of Wyoming did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. UW is a fairly large public school situated in Laramie, Wyoming. It awarded 12 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UW are $16,615.

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#14

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida

University of Central Florida landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

University of North Florida came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Jacksonville, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 85 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNF are $21,930.

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#16

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. NKU is a fairly large public school situated in Highland Heights, Kentucky. It awarded 66 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at NKU are $17,358, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Northern Kentucky University Nursing Practice Report

Top 20% in overall quality

University of Illinois at Chicago landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Chicago, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 114 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UIC is also in the top of our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIC are $27,036, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 18 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas

Texas Woman’s University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Denton, Texas, this fairly large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at TWU are $14,962.

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#20

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#7 in overall quality

Emory University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Emory University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 19 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Emory not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Emory are $44,676.

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#21

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida

Florida Gulf Coast University landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Florida Gulf Coast University is located in Fort Myers, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at FGCU are $31,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #22. Edwardsville, Illinois is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 67 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are $9,300, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#23

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Greensboro ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 86 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Carolina at Greensboro Nursing Practice Report

#24

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri

With a ranking of #24, University of Missouri - St Louis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 29 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - St Louis are $30,154.

Full UMSL Nursing Practice Report

#25

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Eau Claire, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire are $19,430, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UW - Eau Claire Nursing Practice Report

Rest of the Best 32 in Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k

Not only did these schools make the top 32 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

#27

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#28

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia
#31

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
#32

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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