Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · University of Alabama in Huntsville · Huntsville, AL

CIP 51.38

$124,924Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$132,900Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$34,361Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at University of Alabama in Huntsville earn a median of $124,924 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $138,131 four years after graduating (middle half: $106,294–$185,434). Median debt is $34,361, about 28% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral degree) at other Alabama schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
$142,144$35,680
University of South Alabama
Mobile
$127,618$71,336
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham
$125,952$48,950
Samford University
Birmingham
$107,827$42,973

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from University of Alabama in Huntsville make?

The median salary is $124,924 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $34,361.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.