Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · Idaho State University · Pocatello, ID

CIP 51.38

$106,963Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$129,599Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$58,370Median federal debt

3Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Idaho State University earn a median of $106,963 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 $58,370, about 55% of first-year earnings.

Other programs at Idaho State University

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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$73,524
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$73,470
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$66,863
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Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree$64,812
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$64,581
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$62,829
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree$62,226
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree$62,085
Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's degree$62,033
Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree$60,623
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree$55,838
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree$53,877
Political Science and GovernmentMaster's degree$53,359
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$52,132
Social WorkMaster's degree$49,901

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $106,963 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $58,370.

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