Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · Walden University · Minneapolis, MN

CIP 51.38

$124,133Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$132,421Median earnings 4 years after
$129,689Median earnings 5 years after
$94,982Median federal debt
245Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Walden University earn a median of $124,133 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 $94,982, about 77% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Rochester
$189,790$105,117
Capella University
Minneapolis
$125,356$62,201
Augsburg University
Minneapolis
$124,788$75,166
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis
$117,039$58,212
The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth
$114,210$58,685
Winona State University
Winona
$111,705$44,750
St Catherine University
Saint Paul
$110,870$50,013
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul
$100,485$76,250

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $124,133 one year after graduation and $129,689 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $94,982.

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