88 PhD Programs in Nursing in North America

Top universities for Nursing in North America

Ranked by how many nursing programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.

• 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)

January intake in North America

17 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• PhD in Nursing DNP — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Nursing — University of Windsor · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Nursing Practice — Seattle University · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Nursing Practice — University of South Dakota · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Nursing, D.N.P. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Nursing Practice with a Specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/APNI — Seattle University · starts Jan 2027

PhD in Nursing in North America: common questions

How many nursing programs are there in North America?

88 nursing phd programs at 51 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

How much does a nursing degree in North America cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in nursing in North America is 23,202 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 16,060 USD and 30,641 USD a year.

Can I study nursing in North America in English?

Yes — 100% of the nursing programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (88 of 88).

Are any of these nursing programs available online?

7 of the 88 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.