Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Doctoral degree · DePaul University · Chicago, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at DePaul University earn a median of $204,157 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 $98,328, about 48% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Millikin University Decatur | $259,426 | $140,724 |
| Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science North Chicago | $223,679 | $179,695 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville | $165,748 | $70,163 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $149,948 | — |
| Chamberlain University-Illinois Addison | $130,967 | $39,000 |
| Rush University Chicago | $119,538 | $69,789 |
| Bradley University Peoria | $108,003 | $80,137 |
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$96,785 - Computer ProgrammingMaster's degree
$94,629 - Information Science/StudiesMaster's degree
$90,950 - StatisticsMaster's degree
$87,313 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$84,066 - Human Computer InteractionMaster's degree
$82,399 - Applied MathematicsMaster's degree
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$68,961
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from DePaul University make?
The median salary is $204,157 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $98,328.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.