Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · University of Missouri-St Louis · Saint Louis, MO

CIP 51.38

$104,760Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$114,746Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$59,000Median federal debt
66Graduates 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 Missouri-St Louis earn a median of $104,760 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 $59,000, about 56% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield
$198,411$69,145
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City
$130,567$105,723
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis
$115,625$79,690
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia
$113,591$28,485

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from University of Missouri-St Louis make?

The median salary is $104,760 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $59,000.

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