Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Doctoral degree · New Mexico State University-Main Campus · Las Cruces, NM
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$141,422Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
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How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at New Mexico State University-Main Campus earn a median of $141,422. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $138,131 four years after graduating (middle half: $106,294–$185,434).
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus make?
The median salary is $141,422.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.