Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · Florida Atlantic University · Boca Raton, FL

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$100,311Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$115,208Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$54,476Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Florida Atlantic University earn a median of $100,311 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 $54,476, about 54% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Miami
Coral Gables
$183,575$201,589
University of North Florida
Jacksonville
$156,046$46,955
University of South Florida
Tampa
$135,912$38,646
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale
$124,046—
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville
$113,989—
Florida State University
Tallahassee
$110,260$68,875
Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach
$96,790$64,401

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $100,311 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $54,476.

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