Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · Loyola University New Orleans · New Orleans, LA

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$129,523Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$138,646Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$82,000Median 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 Loyola University New Orleans earn a median of $129,523 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 $82,000, about 63% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Baton Rouge
$208,016$183,709
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
New Orleans
$191,694$134,633

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Loyola University New Orleans make?

The median salary is $129,523 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $82,000.

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