Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · Wichita State University · Wichita, KS

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$92,743Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$112,564Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$58,900Median 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 Wichita State University earn a median of $92,743 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 $58,900, about 64% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Washburn University
Topeka
$98,916$60,268
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg
$97,975—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $92,743 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $58,900.

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