Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · Clarke University · Dubuque, IA

CIP 51.38

$107,277Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$100,847Median earnings 4 years after

$110,127Median earnings 5 years after

$57,264Median 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 Clarke University earn a median of $107,277 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 $57,264, about 53% of first-year earnings.

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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
University of Iowa Iowa City	$123,367	$119,905

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $107,277 one year after graduation and $110,127 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $57,264.

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