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2024 Best Nursing Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

11 Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
62 Doctor's Degrees
Nursing Science is of the hottest doctor's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #29 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 11 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of nursing science. Combined, these schools handed out 62 doctor's degrees in nursing science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Nursing Science School for Your Doctor's Degree

Best Nursing Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region The nursing science doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for nursing science students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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The nursing science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Nursing Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Nursing Science in the Great Lakes Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in nursing science.

10 Top Great Lakes Region Schools for a Doctorate in Nursing Science

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Rush University
Chicago, IL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Rush University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in nursing science. Located in the large city of Chicago, Rush University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing science from Rush University

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
13 Annual Graduates

Case Western Reserve University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a doctor's degree in nursing science. Case Western is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Cleveland.More information about a doctorate in nursing science from Case Western Reserve University

3
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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5 Annual Graduates

Marquette University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in nursing science. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing science from Marquette University

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It's hard to beat Purdue University - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in nursing science. Purdue is a fairly large public university located in the city of West Lafayette.More information about a doctorate in nursing science from Purdue University - Main Campus

5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11 Annual Graduates

UIC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chicago.More information about a doctorate in nursing science from University of Illinois at Chicago

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing science from Michigan State University

7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11 Annual Graduates

Wayne State is a very large public university located in the city of Detroit.More information about a doctorate in nursing science from Wayne State University

8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing science from Loyola University Chicago

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing science from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Toledo, University of Toledo is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing science from University of Toledo

Best Nursing Science Colleges by State

Explore the best nursing science colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Illinois 273 22
Michigan 257 12
Ohio 253 18
Indiana 202 5
Wisconsin 163 5

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Nursing Science is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing Practice 1,436
Registered Nursing 187
Nurse Anesthetist 99
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 72
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 63
Nursing Administration 17
School Nursing 13
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 9
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 5
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 5

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