Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · Loyola University Chicago · Chicago, IL

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$149,948Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median 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 Loyola University Chicago earn a median of $149,948 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).

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

CollegeEarnings (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
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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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Loyola University Chicago make?

The median salary is $149,948 one year after graduation.

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