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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing Administration (With Aid)

22 Ranked Colleges
355 Degrees Awarded
$21,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Nursing Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Nursing Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 8,073 people earned their degree in nursing administration, making the major the 87th most popular in the United States.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 355 nursing administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Nursing Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid” ranking looked at 22 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in nursing administration. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent nursing administration programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the nursing administration 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 Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Nursing Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid.

Top 22 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing Administration (With Aid)

#1

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
#14 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Marshall University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Nursing Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Marshall University is located in Huntington, West Virginia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 30 doctorate’s nursing administration degrees to qualified students.

Marshall University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Nursing Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

Kentucky State University

Frankfort, Kentucky
#21 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kentucky State University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Nursing Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Frankfort, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing administration degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree nursing administration students with aid list, KY State has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Nursing Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at KY State are $12,650, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Davis. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Nursing Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Davis, California, this large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing administration students in 2019-2020.

UC Davis not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Nursing Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UC Davis are $28,700.

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#4

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Nursing Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this large public school handed out 111 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing administration students in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities also made our “Best Nursing Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Winona State University

Winona, Minnesota
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Winona State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Nursing Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Winona State University is a medium-sized school located in Winona, Minnesota that handed out 9 doctorate’s nursing administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Winona State also made our “Best Nursing Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Winona State are $12,378.

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#6

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
#1 in overall quality

Johns Hopkins University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s nursing administration degrees to 50 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Johns Hopkins, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Nursing Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Johns Hopkins are $59,425, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#8 in overall quality

University of Iowa landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Iowa City, Iowa, this large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing administration students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree nursing administration students with aid list, Iowa has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Nursing Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa are $27,613, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, Indiana
#16 in overall quality

University of Southern Indiana came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Evansville, Indiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing administration degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree nursing administration students with aid list, USI has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Nursing Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USI are $20,039, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17 in overall quality

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Denver, Colorado, this large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing administration students in 2019-2020.

CU Anschutz also took the #17 spot in our “Best Nursing Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus are $23,915.

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#10

Troy University

Troy, Alabama
#20 in overall quality

Troy University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Troy, Alabama, this fairly large public school handed out 15 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing administration students in 2019-2020.

TROY also took the #20 spot in our “Best Nursing Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Troy University are $16,156, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Troy University Nursing Administration Report

#11

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Toledo did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. University of Toledo is a fairly large school located in Toledo, Ohio that handed out 5 doctorate’s nursing administration degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Toledo also made our “Best Nursing Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Toledo are $27,067.

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#12

Barry University

Miami, Florida
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Barry University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Barry University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 7 doctorate’s nursing administration degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree nursing administration students with aid list, Barry University has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Nursing Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Barry University are $17,910, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

Anderson University South Carolina

Anderson, South Carolina
#14 in overall quality

Anderson University South Carolina landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Anderson University South Carolina is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Anderson, South Carolina. It awarded 1 doctorate’s nursing administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Anderson University South Carolina not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Nursing Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Anderson University South Carolina are $11,178.

Read more about Nursing Administration at Anderson University South Carolina

#8 in overall quality

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #14. University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Cincinnati, Ohio. It awarded 4 doctorate’s nursing administration degrees in 2019-2020.

UC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Nursing Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus are $26,644.

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#15

McKendree University

Lebanon, Illinois
#19 in overall quality

McKendree University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Lebanon, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s nursing administration degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at McKendree, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Nursing Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at McKendree are $9,324, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full McKendree University Nursing Administration Report

#16

Russell Sage College

Troy, New York
#15 in overall quality

Russell Sage College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Russel Sage is a private not-for-profit institution located in Troy, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Russel Sage, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Nursing Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Russel Sage are $13,190.

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#17

Union University

Jackson, Tennessee
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Union University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Union is a private not-for-profit institution located in Jackson, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Union did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Nursing Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Union University are $10,671.

Full Union University Nursing Administration Report

#18

Edgewood College

Madison, Wisconsin
#18 in overall quality

Edgewood College landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Edgewood College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Edgewood not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Nursing Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Edgewood College are $18,576, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Nursing Administration at Edgewood

#19

Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama
#5 in overall quality

Samford University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 47 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing administration students in 2019-2020.

Samford also made our “Best Nursing Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Samford are $21,227.

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#20

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee
#12 in overall quality

Southern Adventist University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Southern Adventist is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Collegedale, Tennessee. It awarded 6 doctorate’s nursing administration degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree nursing administration students with aid list, Southern Adventist has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Nursing Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Adventist University are $11,700, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
#3 in overall quality

Creighton University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #21. Creighton is a private not-for-profit institution located in Omaha, Nebraska. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Creighton did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Nursing Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Creighton University are $18,528, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Nursing Administration at Creighton University

#22

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas
#2 in overall quality

Texas Christian University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Texas Christian University is a fairly large school located in Fort Worth, Texas that handed out 3 doctorate’s nursing administration degrees in 2019-2020.

TCU also took the #2 spot in our “Best Nursing Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at TCU are $32,268, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas Christian University Nursing Administration Report

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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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