Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · Yale University · New Haven, CT

CIP 51.38

$152,801Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$159,655Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$66,900Median federal debt
26Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Yale University earn a median of $152,801 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 $66,900, about 44% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain
$240,887—
Fairfield University
Fairfield
$150,046$77,946
Quinnipiac University
Hamden
$147,644$76,500
University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus
Hartford
$137,216—
University of Connecticut-Stamford
Stamford
$137,216—
University of Connecticut-Avery Point
Groton
$137,216—
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
Waterbury
$137,216—
University of Connecticut
Storrs
$137,216—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $152,801 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $66,900.

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