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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:
    Phoenix: , Phoenix AP
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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
    • Ph.D. in Health Services - Course-based - Health Care Admin
    • More...

    Location: Online

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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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  • American Sentinel University Online

    Earn a self-paced online degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or Business Administration.

    Programs

    • MS Nursing - Case Management
    • MS Nursing - Infection Prevention and Control
    • MS Nursing - Management and Organizational Leadership

    Location: Online

    American Sentinel University Online
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  • Grand Canyon University

    Grand Canyon University is currently offering programs through our Online Campus in our College of Education, Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, and College of Entrepreneurship.

    Programs

    • M.S. in Nursing: Public Health
    • M.S. in Nursing: Public Health (Bridge)
    • M.S. in Nursing: Health Care Informatics
    • More...
    Location:
    Phoenix: 3300 W Camelback Road, Phoenix AZ 85017
    Little Rock: 3300 W Camelback Road, Little Rock AR 72201
    Grand Canyon University
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  • Saint Xavier University

    “Success with Purpose” is the hallmark of a Saint Xavier University education that is grounded in the tradition of liberal arts.

    Programs

    • MSN in Clinical Leadership
    Location:
    Chicago: 3700 West 103rd Street, Chicago IL 60655
    Saint Xavier University
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  • Keiser University Graduate School

    Keiser University offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni.

    Programs

    • Nursing, MS (Online)
    • Health Services Management, Graduate Business Certificate
    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale: 1500 W. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
    Keiser University Graduate School
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  • Spring Arbor University

    Earn your degree at Spring Arbor, Michigan’s largest evangelical Christian university.

    Programs

    • Masters of Science in Nursing
    Location:
    Spring Arbor: 106 E. Main St, Spring Arbor MI 49283
    Spring Arbor University
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