Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · University of Southern Mississippi · Hattiesburg, MS

CIP 51.38

$180,486Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$191,713Median earnings 4 years after

$233,690Median earnings 5 years after

$143,995Median federal debt

54Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at University of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $180,486 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 $143,995, about 80% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from University of Southern Mississippi make?

The median salary is $180,486 one year after graduation and $233,690 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $143,995.

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