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Health Care Doctorate Degrees

A doctorate degree in health care will help you reach the highest levels of your industry.  An online degree at this level is likely to have a primary focus on research in your specialized area of study. A doctorate in health care will develop students’ skills in order to analyze research data to formulate new options in providing and administering health care. A doctoral program may also focus on management skills that will be expected of an individual at this level. The University of Phoenix offers doctoral degree programs in health administration and philosophy of nursing. Capella University offers the additional options of degrees in the areas of counseling studies, social and community services, and nursing education.

A doctoral degree in health care is best suited for those who enjoy academic research and theory. It may also be the right choice for individuals who wish to become educators for students seeking post-secondary degrees. Research the education requirements for specific health care field careers at our health care career center page.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for those in all aspects of health care is highly favorable, with an overall growth rate of twenty-two percent expected through 2018.  There is currently a shortage of those qualified to teach nursing, so a doctoral degree in nurse education should prove to be quite lucrative in terms of salary.



Top Health Care Schools

      
  • University of Phoenix

    At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

    Programs

    • Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
    • Doctor of Health Administration
    • M.S. in Nursing
    • More...

    Location: Online

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  • Walden University

    Earn a respected bachelor's degree, master's degree, or Ph.D. online at Walden University.

    Programs

    • Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) - General
    • Ph.D. in Health Services - Self-Directed - Health Mgmt & Policy
    • D.B.A. - Healthcare Management
    • More...

    Location: Online

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  • Capella University

    Achieve your potential with an online degree from Capella University.

    Programs

    • PhD - Health Care Administration
    • DHA - General Health Administration
    • DrPH - Health Advocacy and Leadership
    • More...
    Location:
    Minneapolis: Capella Tower, Minneapolis MN 55402
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  • Keiser University

    For over 30 years, Keiser University eCampus Online has provided student-centered, quality career education.

    Programs

    • Nursing, MS
    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale: , Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
    Keiser University
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  • Kaplan University

    Advance your career with an online degree from Kaplan University.

    Programs

    • MS in Nursing
    • RN to MS in Nursing
    • Master of Health Care Administration
    • More...
    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale: 6301 Kaplan University Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
    Kaplan University
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  • Northcentral University

    Earn your degree online and boost your career at Northcentral University.

    Programs

    • Health Care Administration - PhD in Bus. Admin.
    • Health Care Administration - D.B.A.
    Location:
    Prescott Valley: 10000 E. University Drive, Prescott Valley AZ 86314
    Northcentral University
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  • South University Online

    Designed with the needs of working adult students in mind, South University, Online Programs is built on the same curriculum offered at South University's campus locations. As a student at South University, Online Programs you will receive the same degree, quality instruction, variety of learning options and level of service found at the campus locations..

    Programs

    • Nursing Specialization in Nursing Informatics (RN-MSN)
    • Nursing Specialization in Nursing Informatics (MSN)
    Location:
    Savannah: 709 Mall Boulevard, Savannah GA 31406-4805
    South University Online
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  • Chamberlain College of Nursing

    Earn your RN to BSN online, while you work.

    Programs

    • Master of Science in Nursing
    Location:
    Addison: National Management Offices, Addison IL 60101
    Chamberlain College of Nursing
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  • Strayer University

    Earn a degree that fits your schedule at Strayer University.

    Programs

    • Masters: Health Services Administration

    Location: Online

    Strayer University
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  • The University of Liverpool

    Earn a masters or doctoral degree from the online university for business professionals worldwide.

    Programs

    • MSc in International Management (Management of Health Systems)

    Location: Online

    The University of Liverpool
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