Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Doctoral degree · Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans · New Orleans, LA
How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans earn a median of $191,694 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 $134,633, about 70% of first-year earnings.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral degree) at other Louisiana schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Baton Rouge | $208,016 | $183,709 |
| Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans | $129,523 | $82,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans make?
The median salary is $191,694 one year after graduation and $182,955 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $134,633.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.