Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · University of Arizona · Tucson, AZ

CIP 51.38

$123,989Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$134,984Median earnings 4 years after
$122,163Median earnings 5 years after
$74,625Median 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 Arizona earn a median of $123,989 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 $74,625, about 60% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix
$132,852$43,000
University of Phoenix-Arizona
Phoenix
$123,168$66,759
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe
$115,411$89,135

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $123,989 one year after graduation and $122,163 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $74,625.

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