Ph.D. in Nursing Program

For Ph.D. in Nursing Program, tuition is The total cost of attendance reflects the cost-per-credit pricing for the current academic year and depends on how quickly students complete the program..

This Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing program focuses on developing research and leadership abilities through scientific inquiry. Students build a strong foundation in theory development, nursing research methods, and knowledge creation to enhance client and colleague relationships. The program prepares students to lead in nursing practice, research, and academia.

The program requires 45 credits, distributed across core coursework, electives, and a dissertation.

Graduates are prepared for roles as nurse scientists, scholars, educators, or mentors.

Applicants must hold an active registered nurse license and possess a bachelor's and master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.

The programme totals about 45 credit hours. This program is delivered 100% online with part-time or full-time options, typically taking 4-5 years to complete. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 72% of applicants.

Endicott College offers a residential oceanfront campus in Beverly, Massachusetts, 20 miles north of Boston. Students take part in campus events, community activities, and Gull spirit while living among residential buildings and academic facilities. The campus also provides views of the Atlantic and access to a location close to Boston.

Academic programs are connected to Endicott’s experiential approach. The college’s four-year internship model begins in the freshman year, giving students time to explore majors, build practical experience, and develop professional connections. Study abroad and intern abroad opportunities extend this approach beyond campus. Graduate and professional students can choose master’s, certificate, and doctoral programs in online, hybrid, or in-person formats.

Students benefit from engaged faculty and an average student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Career resources support preparation during college and after graduation. Endicott reports that 89% of employed students said their jobs were related to their majors. International students should consider how the internship, study abroad, and intern abroad options fit their academic plans, as well as the practical differences between residential undergraduate study and the flexible formats available in graduate and professional education.