Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · Wayne State University · Detroit, MI

CIP 51.38

$108,567Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$63,837Median federal debt
6Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Wayne State University earn a median of $108,567 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 $63,837, about 59% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Michigan-Flint
Flint
$128,485$71,750

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $108,567 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $63,837.

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