Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY

CIP 51.38

$144,980Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$164,885Median earnings 4 years after
$155,932Median earnings 5 years after
$175,663Median 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 Columbia University in the City of New York earn a median of $144,980 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 $175,663, about 121% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Pace University
New York
$167,781—
New York University
New York
$163,787—
University at Buffalo
Buffalo
$143,056$102,203

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York make?

The median salary is $144,980 one year after graduation and $155,932 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $175,663.

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