Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Doctoral degree · Southern Illinois University Edwardsville · Edwardsville, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn a median of $165,748 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 $70,163, about 42% 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 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $204,157 | $98,328 |
| 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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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville make?
The median salary is $165,748 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $70,163.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.