by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 26 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Nursing Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 257 doctor's degrees in nursing science during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for nursing science students working on their doctor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Nursing Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in nursing science.
Duke 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 Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing science from Duke University
Emory University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in nursing science. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing science from Emory University
Virginia Commonwealth University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in nursing science. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing science from Virginia Commonwealth University
The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center is a good option for students interested in a doctor's degree in nursing science. UTHSC is a small public university located in the large city of Memphis.More information about a doctorate in nursing science from The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center
Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing science from University of Florida
UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill.More information about a doctorate in nursing science from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
LSU Health - New Orleans is a small public university located in the city of New Orleans.More information about a doctorate in nursing science from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Located in the city of Charleston, MUSC is a public university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing science from Medical University of South Carolina
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing science from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Located in the city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing science from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Explore the best nursing science colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 217 | 33 |
| North Carolina | 190 | 34 |
| Georgia | 190 | 110 |
| Virginia | 182 | 10 |
| Mississippi | 154 | 5 |
| Tennessee | 150 | 16 |
| Louisiana | 146 | 1 |
| Alabama | 139 | 6 |
| South Carolina | 135 | 8 |
| Kentucky | 119 | 8 |
| Arkansas | 74 | 1 |
| West Virginia | 61 | 1 |
Nursing Science is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing Practice | 2,674 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 361 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 250 |
| Nursing Administration | 117 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 100 |
| Registered Nursing | 29 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 17 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 14 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 5 |
| School Nursing | 4 |
