Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · St Catherine University · Saint Paul, MN

CIP 51.38

$110,870Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$127,178Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$50,013Median 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 St Catherine University earn a median of $110,870 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 $50,013, about 45% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Rochester
$189,790$105,117
Capella University
Minneapolis
$125,356$62,201
Augsburg University
Minneapolis
$124,788$75,166
Walden University
Minneapolis
$124,133$94,982
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis
$117,039$58,212
The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth
$114,210$58,685
Winona State University
Winona
$111,705$44,750
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul
$100,485$76,250

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $110,870 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $50,013.

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