Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Doctoral degree · Millikin University · Decatur, IL
$259,426Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$324,655Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$140,724Median federal debt
—Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Millikin University earn a median of $259,426 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 $140,724, about 54% of first-year earnings.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| 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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$51,680 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
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$43,936 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$43,331 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$41,543 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$35,413 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$26,065 - Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftBachelor's degree
$24,013 - Visual and Performing Arts, OtherBachelor's degree
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$21,138 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$45,765 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Millikin University make?
The median salary is $259,426 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $140,724.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.