Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Doctoral degree · Rush University · Chicago, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Rush University earn a median of $119,538 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 $69,789, about 58% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bradley University Peoria | $108,003 | $80,137 |
Other programs at Rush University
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$119,510 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$87,850 - Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMaster's degree
$85,204 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$81,862 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesDoctoral degree
$80,786 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$78,532 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$75,202 - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$71,553 - MedicineFirst professional degree
$66,767 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$65,171 - Nutrition SciencesMaster's degree
$51,284 - BiotechnologyMaster's degree
$42,762
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Rush University make?
The median salary is $119,538 one year after graduation and $132,598 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $69,789.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.