Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Doctoral degree · University of Illinois Chicago · Chicago, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$115,765Median earnings 3 years after
$122,917Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
12Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at University of Illinois Chicago earn a median of $115,765. 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 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 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $204,157 | $98,328 |
| 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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$107,171 - Computer ScienceMaster's degree
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$72,926 - Engineering, OtherMaster's degree
$72,035
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from University of Illinois Chicago make?
The median salary is $115,765 and $122,917 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.