PhD in Nursing in North America
88 phd programmes in nursing at 51 universities in North America are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 23,202 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 16,060 USD and 30,641 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Nursing programmes
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Universities for nursing in North America
- Seattle University (9)
- Purdue University (9)
- University of Toledo (5)
- Fairfield University (4)
- University of Louisville (3)
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2)
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (2)
- Nova Southeastern University (2)
- Jacksonville State University (2)
- Georgia State University (2)
PhD in Nursing in North America: common questions
- How many nursing programmes are there in North America?
- 88 nursing phd programmes at 51 universities in North America are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a nursing degree in North America cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in nursing in North America is 23,202 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 16,060 USD and 30,641 USD per year.
- Can I study nursing in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the nursing programmes in North America in our catalogue are taught in English (88 of 88).
- Are any of these nursing programmes available online?
- 7 of the 88 programmes in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
Planning to study nursing in North America?
An advisor who knows admissions in North America can shortlist nursing programmes for your budget and profile.