Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Doctoral degree · California State University-Fresno · Fresno, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at California State University-Fresno earn a median of $173,047 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 $37,030, about 21% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Western University of Health Sciences Pomona | $176,424 | — |
| California State University-Fullerton Fullerton | $172,766 | $40,710 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $158,596 | $70,000 |
| University of San Francisco San Francisco | $155,566 | $95,800 |
| Samuel Merritt University Oakland | $136,861 | $142,137 |
| University of San Diego San Diego | $136,098 | $105,176 |
| Loma Linda University Loma Linda | $135,439 | $85,387 |
| University of Massachusetts Global Aliso Viejo | $128,766 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from California State University-Fresno make?
The median salary is $173,047 one year after graduation and $174,221 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $37,030.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.