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2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

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Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Nursing Practice is the 125th most popular major in the country with 7,550 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southwest region, there were 702 nursing practice graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 698 nursing practice graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,970 and $95,025 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 17 colleges that offered 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.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the nursing practice program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 17 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing Practice (Income $75-$110k) in the Southwest Region

#18 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at El Paso. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in El Paso, Texas, this large public school handed out 10 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UTEP, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas Woman’s University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. TWU is located in Denton, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

TWU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at TWU are $14,962, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New Mexico State University - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. New Mexico State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NMSU Main Campus also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #14. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at New Mexico State University - Main Campus are $18,275.

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#7 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the #4 spot on the list. The University of Texas at Austin is a large public school situated in Austin, Texas. It awarded 19 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Austin, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886.

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#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Arlington. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Arlington, Texas, this large public school handed out 60 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $75-$110k list, UT Arlington has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376.

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#6

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#5 in overall quality

University of Arizona did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #6. University of Arizona is located in Tucson, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 100 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

University of Arizona also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399.

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#10 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Tempe, Arizona, this large public school awarded 76 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Tyler came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UT Tyler is located in Tyler, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

UT Tyler also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #15. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Tyler are $16,308.

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#9

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#17 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of New Mexico - Main Campus is a public institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNM also took the #17 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNM are $19,890.

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#10

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
#21 in overall quality

Northern Arizona University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Northern Arizona University is a large school located in Flagstaff, Arizona that handed out 1 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

NAU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Arizona University are $19,489.

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#11

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
#8 in overall quality

Grand Canyon University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Grand Canyon University is a large school located in Phoenix, Arizona that handed out 288 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Grand Canyon University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Grand Canyon University are $11,436.

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#12

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas
#19 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #12. Texas A&M Corpus Christi is a fairly large school located in Corpus Christi, Texas that handed out 8 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $75-$110k list, Texas A&M Corpus Christi has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M Corpus Christi are $15,683.

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#13

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of Tulsa did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Tulsa is a private not-for-profit institution located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Tulsa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Tulsa are $24,080.

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#14

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, Texas
#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Prairie View A & M University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. PVAMU is a medium-sized school located in Prairie View, Texas that handed out 3 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at PVAMU, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at PVAMU are $17,071, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16 in overall quality

Abilene Christian University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #15. Abilene Christian is a medium-sized school located in Abilene, Texas that handed out 21 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Abilene Christian also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at Abilene Christian University are $23,238, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas
#2 in overall quality

Texas Christian University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #16. TCU is a fairly large school located in Fort Worth, Texas that handed out 5 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at TCU, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Christian University are $32,268.

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#17

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Baylor University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Baylor University is a fairly large school located in Waco, Texas that handed out 7 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Baylor, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor University are $36,936.

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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%.

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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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