Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · Bryan College of Health Sciences · Lincoln, NE

CIP 51.38

$193,724Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$222,935Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$86,150Median federal debt
22Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Bryan College of Health Sciences earn a median of $193,724 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 $86,150, about 44% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Bryan College of Health Sciences make?

The median salary is $193,724 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $86,150.

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