by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 11 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of nursing practice. Combined, these schools handed out 218 doctor's degrees in nursing practice to qualified students.
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Your choice of nursing practice for getting your doctor's degree school matters. 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:
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.
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 practice students working on their doctor's degree.
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 Nursing Practice Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in nursing practice.
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in nursing practice needs to check out Villanova University. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing practice from Villanova University
It is hard to beat Thomas Jefferson University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in nursing practice. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing practice from Thomas Jefferson University
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in nursing practice has to take a look at La Salle University. La Salle is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a doctorate in nursing practice from La Salle University
It is hard to beat Drexel University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in nursing practice. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing practice from Drexel University
Widener is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Chester.More information about a doctorate in nursing practice from Widener University
Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing practice from Duquesne University
Located in the city of Erie, Gannon is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing practice from Gannon University
Holy Family is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia.More information about a doctorate in nursing practice from Holy Family University
YCP is a small private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized suburb of York.More information about a doctorate in nursing practice from York College of Pennsylvania
Wilkes is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Wilkes-Barre.More information about a doctorate in nursing practice from Wilkes University
Explore all the Best Nursing Practice Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 366 | 157 |
| Maryland | 190 | 142 |
| New Jersey | 165 | 25 |
| District of Columbia | 143 | 18 |
| Delaware | 63 | 43 |
Nursing Practice is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetist | 154 |
| Registered Nursing | 148 |
| Nursing Science | 35 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 31 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 23 |
| Nursing Administration | 13 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 7 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 5 |
