Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · Georgetown University · Washington, DC

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$197,197Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$212,494Median federal debt
53Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Georgetown University earn a median of $197,197 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 $212,494, about 108% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The Catholic University of America
Washington
$133,420—
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 Georgetown University make?

The median salary is $197,197 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $212,494.

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