Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · University of San Francisco · San Francisco, CA

CIP 51.38

$155,566Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$201,545Median earnings 4 years after
$200,485Median earnings 5 years after
$95,800Median 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 San Francisco earn a median of $155,566 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 $95,800, about 62% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (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
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 San Francisco make?

The median salary is $155,566 one year after graduation and $200,485 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $95,800.

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