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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing Practice (Income Over $110k)

210 Ranked Colleges
5,710 Degrees Awarded
$21,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k

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 Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 7,550 people earned their degree in nursing practice, making the major the 125th most popular in the United States.

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.

For this year’s “Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k” ranking, we looked at 210 colleges that offer a degree in nursing practice. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great nursing practice programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the nursing practice program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make more than $110k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing Practice (Income Over $110k)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#20 in overall quality

Out of the 210 schools in the Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Florida 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 not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Nursing Practice at University of Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school handed out 59 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida International University Nursing Practice Report

#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k list. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 23 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Fullerton. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k list. Cal State Fullerton is a large school located in Fullerton, California that handed out 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school awarded 65 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students 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.

Full USF Tampa Nursing Practice Report

#6

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky

With a ranking of #6, Northern Kentucky University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k list. Highland Heights, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 66 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Kentucky University are $17,358.

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#7

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

University of North Florida did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #7. 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.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Florida are $21,930, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Nursing Practice at University of North Florida

California State University - Fresno did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #8. 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.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Fresno are $17,581.

Read more about Nursing Practice at California State University - Fresno

University of Central Florida ranked #9 on this year’s Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Orlando, Florida, this large public school handed out 14 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Nursing Practice at UCF

#10

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming

With a ranking of #10, University of Wyoming did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k list. UW is a fairly large school located in Laramie, Wyoming that handed out 12 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UW are $16,615, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota

University of North Dakota did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #11. Grand Forks, North Dakota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 16 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 North Dakota are $18,326.

Full UND Nursing Practice Report

#12

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Shepherd University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Shepherd University is a small public school situated in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. It awarded 8 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Shepherd University are $12,402, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri
Top 25% in overall quality

University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Kansas City, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 53 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UMKC are $26,699, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Nursing Practice at University of Missouri - Kansas City

University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #14 on this year’s Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k list. UAB is a large public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 105 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k 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.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire are $19,430.

Read more about Nursing Practice at UW - Eau Claire

#16

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida

Florida Gulf Coast University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #16. FGCU 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 Florida Gulf Coast University are $31,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full FGCU Nursing Practice Report

New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #16. NMSU Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at NMSU Main Campus are $18,275, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Nursing Practice at New Mexico State University - Main Campus

#18

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas

Texas Woman’s University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Texas Woman’s University is a fairly large school located in Denton, Texas that handed out 5 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 TWU are $14,962.

Full TWU Nursing Practice Report

#19

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Top 20% in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k list. UNC Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 17 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill excels when it comes to nursing practice quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Nursing Practice Report

With a ranking of #19, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k list. This fairly large school is located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and it awarded 34 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UW Oshkosh are $18,744, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Nursing Practice Report

#21

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Greensboro came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Greensboro, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 86 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Nursing Practice at UNC Greensboro

Southeastern Louisiana University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #22. Southeastern is a public institution located in Hammond, Louisiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southeastern are $21,246.

Read full report on Nursing Practice at Southeastern

University of Nevada - Reno did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #23. University of Nevada - Reno is a large school located in Reno, Nevada that handed out 25 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nevada - Reno are $21,971, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNR Nursing Practice Report

Missouri State University - Springfield landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Missouri State is a public institution located in Springfield, Missouri. The school has a large population, and it awarded 17 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State are $12,042.

Full Missouri State Nursing Practice Report

#25

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri

University of Missouri - St Louis ranked #25 on this year’s Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k list. UMSL is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 29 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UMSL are $30,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Nursing Practice at University of Missouri - St Louis

Rest of the Best 32 in Best Vallue Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k

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

#26

Wilmington University

New Castle, Delaware
#27

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#29

Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, Indiana
#30

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, Alaska
#31

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky

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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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