Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · Montana State University · Bozeman, MT

CIP 51.38

$101,393Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$126,894Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$55,433Median 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 Montana State University earn a median of $101,393 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 $55,433, about 55% of first-year earnings.

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Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree$64,082
Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree$63,672
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Architectural Sciences and TechnologyMaster's degree$60,867
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Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree$48,880
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $101,393 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $55,433.

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