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2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania

31 Ranked Colleges
455 Degrees Awarded
$19,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania” ranking - to help you make that decision.

With 313,362 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, nursing is the 3rd most popular major in the United States. In 2017-2018, nursing graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $67,065 and had an average of $26,282 in loans still to pay off.

Across Pennsylvania, there were 11,489 nursing graduates with average earnings and debt of $69,688 and $27,845 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 455 nursing graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania” ranking looked at 31 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in nursing. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality nursing programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the nursing program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing in Pennsylvania

#1

University of Scranton

Scranton, Pennsylvania
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Scranton. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania. University of Scranton is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It awarded 3 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Scranton did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Scranton are $11,630.

Read more about Nursing at University of Scranton

#2

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Messiah University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania. Messiah is located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s nursing degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Messiah, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Messiah are $12,780, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Messiah University Nursing Report

#3

Saint Vincent College

Latrobe, Pennsylvania

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Vincent College. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania list. Located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our pennsylvania doctor’s degree nursing students list, Saint Vincent has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Vincent College are $14,310.

Read more about Nursing at Saint Vincent

#4

York College of Pennsylvania

York, Pennsylvania
#20 in overall quality

Out of the 31 schools in the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, York College of Pennsylvania landed the #4 spot on the list. This small school is located in York, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.

YCP also took the #20 spot in our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at YCP are $12,870, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full YCP Nursing Report

#5

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
#19 in overall quality

Out of the 31 schools in the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, West Chester University of Pennsylvania landed the #5 spot on the list. West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

WCUPA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are $16,758, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Nursing at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

#2 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania ranking. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 57 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Pitt also made our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus are $40,836, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Nursing at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

#7

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Thomas Jefferson University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania list. This medium-sized school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 39 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Thomas Jefferson University, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Thomas Jefferson University are $21,978, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Thomas Jefferson University Nursing Report

#8

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
#24 in overall quality

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania list. Bloomsburg is located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s nursing degrees to qualified students.

Bloomsburg also took the #24 spot in our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania are $16,862, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Nursing at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

#9

Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Villanova University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania list. Villanova University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Villanova, Pennsylvania. It awarded 9 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our pennsylvania doctor’s degree nursing students list, Villanova has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Villanova University are $20,719.

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#10

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #10, Chatham University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania list. Chatham is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 62 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Chatham also made our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at Chatham are $18,836, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Nursing at Chatham

#11

Holy Family University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#23 in overall quality

Holy Family University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #11. Holy Family is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 1 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our pennsylvania doctor’s degree nursing students list, Holy Family has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Holy Family University are $10,847, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, Pennsylvania
#22 in overall quality

Millersville University of Pennsylvania came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania ranking. Millersville is located in Millersville, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s nursing degrees to qualified students.

Millersville also took the #22 spot in our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are $16,350, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Nursing at Millersville

#13

Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Clarion, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #13, Clarion University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania list. This small school is located in Clarion, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Clarion University of Pennsylvania are $13,862, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Nursing at Clarion University of Pennsylvania

#14

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
#8 in overall quality

Pennsylvania State University - University Park did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #14.

In addition to being on our pennsylvania doctor’s degree nursing students list, Penn State University Park has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Penn State University Park are $38,728, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

DeSales University

Center Valley, Pennsylvania
#12 in overall quality

DeSales University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania ranking. This small school is located in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.

DeSales also made our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at DeSales University are $20,520, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Nursing at DeSales University

#16

Waynesburg University

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
#25 in overall quality

Waynesburg University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania ranking. This small school is located in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.

Waynesburg did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #25 on our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Waynesburg University are $16,320, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Waynesburg Nursing Report

#17

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Duquesne University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania ranking. Duquesne is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awarded 25 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Duquesne, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Duquesne University are $24,048.

Read full report on Nursing at Duquesne University

#18

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania

Gwynedd Mercy University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania list. Gwynedd Mercy University is a small school located in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania that handed out 1 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Gwynedd - Mercy are $14,273, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Nursing at Gwynedd - Mercy

#19

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Temple University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania list. Temple is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 17 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Temple, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Temple University are $24,236.

Full Temple University Nursing Report

Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #20. IUP is a public institution located in Indiana, Pennsylvania. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus are $18,207, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Nursing at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus

#21

Gannon University

Erie, Pennsylvania
#18 in overall quality

Gannon University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in Erie, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing students in 2019-2020.

Gannon also made our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at Gannon University are $20,660, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Nursing at Gannon University

#22

Alvernia University

Reading, Pennsylvania

Alvernia University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania ranking. Alvernia University is located in Reading, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s nursing degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Alvernia University are $15,666.

Read more about Nursing at Alvernia University

#23

Widener University

Chester, Pennsylvania

Widener University landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania ranking. Widener University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Chester, Pennsylvania. It awarded 12 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.

Widener not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Widener are $24,810.

Read more about Nursing at Widener University

#24

Carlow University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Carlow University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania ranking. This small school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Carlow University are $20,164, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Nursing at Carlow University

#25

La Roche University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

La Roche University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in Pennsylvania ranking. This small school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at La Roche are $18,920, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Nursing at La Roche University

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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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