Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · University of Arkansas · Fayetteville, AR

CIP 51.38

$115,635Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$136,259Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$55,608Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at University of Arkansas earn a median of $115,635 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 $55,608, about 48% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $115,635 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $55,608.

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