Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY

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$143,056Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$156,779Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$102,203Median 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 University at Buffalo earn a median of $143,056 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 $102,203, about 71% of first-year earnings.

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—
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York
$144,980$175,663

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from University at Buffalo make?

The median salary is $143,056 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $102,203.

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