PhD in Nursing
Learning Mode:
- On-Campus
Advance your nursing skills and gain the expertise needed to contribute to developments in health care. Get ready to take your knowledge to the next level and become a leader in administration, clinical practice, or research.
Transform Your Future with the PhD in Nursing
The nursing PhD program from Morgan State University prepares you to achieve the highest levels of your career while helping to shape the future of health care. Our uniquely designed doctoral program partners with the University of Maine School of Nursing and Northern Light Health to advance workforce diversity in the field—these efforts are supported by a $1.7 million grant from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
Take advantage of real-world learning and a supportive community for an experience that directly translates to your career.
Take 12 core courses and conduct independent research
Pursue one program track that includes coursework, a dissertation, and residency
Study on campus
Complete your degree in as little as 48 to 60 months
Why Morgan?
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We take pride in our diversity and international-friendly community. Over 20% of Morgan students identify as nonblack, coming from the United States or places like Africa, China, Saudi Arabia, and more.
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In 2018, Morgan became a Carnegie-classified R2 doctoral university with high research activity. We are dedicated to supporting students and faculty with innovative research projects.
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Morgan is first among all HBCUs for Fulbright Scholars. Our students excel in their fields, pursuing higher levels of research and achievement.
Advance in Your Professional Career
Nursing is not for the faint of heart, especially during these unprecedented times. If you want to enter this dynamic field, which directly impacts people's health and lives, the PhD in Nursing will elevate you to a top leadership role that will bring you closer to your future endeavors. At Morgan, we will prepare you for academic and professional pathways full of growth and opportunity that will enable you to make a real difference.
Learn In-Demand Skills
Advance your nursing expertise and develop specialized knowledge needed for research, teaching, and administrative roles within the field. Professionals with this degree can earn $90,000 or more. Prepare to become an advocate for improving health-care systems and learn today's most in-demand skills for nursing.
Statistical methods in public health
Biostatistics
Ethics
Research methods
Nursing science
Secure Your Ideal Career
Once you graduate with a doctorate in nursing, you will have the skills and knowledge needed to support the delivery of high-quality health care. These are just some of the job titles and careers available in the nursing field.
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Researcher
Nurse Educator
Nursing Manager
Chief Nurse Anesthetist
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Professor
Pursue Hands-On Research and Internships
Find the competitive edge you have been seeking. Maximize your potential with real-world experiences outside the classroom, including a residency, advanced research, and networking events in the Baltimore-Washington metropolis. Make connections in the community. Collaborate with our award-winning faculty and develop the expertise you need to support quality health care for all.
Collaborative Learning
Whether you are learning in class or from home, you will be immersed in a collaborative environment with your peers and professors. Pursue impactful research while working closely with faculty members.
Contribute to Our Legacy of Excellence
At Morgan, student success is our top priority. Our goal is to provide an exceptional learning environment in which your academic, intellectual, and personal growth excel far beyond your expectations and long after graduation. As one of the largest producers of STEM graduates and STEM-employed alumni in Maryland, we have a strong history of guiding students toward success no matter what the challenge. Just like our distinguished alumni before you, you can accomplish the unimaginable. We are confident you will become part of our legacy of excellence.
- Atia Sharmeen, MPH (Master of Public Health) '19
Financial Support Makes Things Possible
Choosing the right nursing doctoral program is a big decision—and we are here to help you navigate the options available for funding your education.
Nursing students have access to state-funded scholarships through the Maryland Nurse Support Program.
Whether you are an in-state, out-of-state, or international student, you may be eligible for Graduate Funding. We also offer two types of Graduate Assistantships: Teaching Assistantships (TAs) and Research Assistantships (RAs). Both provide special learning opportunities in exchange for a stipend/salary and Tuition Award. In addition, by simply filing your FAFSA each year, you will be able to participate in Federal Plus Loans and Federal Direct Loan Programs. With proper planning, going back to graduate school is more than possible. We are committed to breaking barriers and opening doors for all future students. Contact us to learn more about affordability at Morgan’s School of Graduate Studies.
Graduate Fellowships and federal Title III Graduate Fellowships provide a stipend and Tuition Award
Teaching Assistantships offer you the chance to teach and assist with undergraduate courses
Research Assistantships give you research experience with faculty-led or external projects
Federal Direct Loan Programs include the Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Additional Grants and Scholarships from external sources award free money–so apply early
Discover the PhD in Nursing
Find meaningful success—both personally and professionally—with the On-Campus PhD in Nursing. If you are ready to learn valuable skills for a more rewarding career, why wait? Request more information today and we will reach out to you with all the details.