Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · The Catholic University of America · Washington, DC

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$133,420Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at The Catholic University of America earn a median of $133,420 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).

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral degree) at other District of Columbia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Georgetown University
Washington
$197,197$212,494
George Washington University
Washington
$129,600$61,789

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from The Catholic University of America make?

The median salary is $133,420 one year after graduation.

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