Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Doctoral degree · University of California-San Francisco · San Francisco, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$125,823Median earnings 3 years after
$138,325Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
27Graduates 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 California-San Francisco earn a median of $125,823. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $138,131 four years after graduating (middle half: $106,294–$185,434).
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-Fresno Fresno | $173,047 | $37,030 |
| 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 University of California-San Francisco make?
The median salary is $125,823 and $138,325 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.