Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's degree · Duke University · Durham, NC
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Duke University earn a median of $77,288 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $88,910 four years after graduating (middle half: $67,853–$114,470). Median debt is $18,750, about 24% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain University-North Carolina Charlotte | $83,188 | $22,213 |
| University of Mount Olive Mount Olive | $81,493 | $23,717 |
| South University-High Point High Point | $77,635 | $23,592 |
| Galen Health Institutes-Asheville Asheville | $76,234 | $36,303 |
| North Carolina Central University Durham | $76,142 | $31,000 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington | $74,463 | $15,128 |
| Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Concord | $73,944 | $20,443 |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke | $73,906 | $27,250 |
| Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte | $73,479 | $25,000 |
| Fayetteville State University Fayetteville | $73,448 | $17,599 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte | $73,445 | $19,120 |
| North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro | $73,368 | $16,750 |
| Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem | $72,639 | $16,874 |
| East Carolina University Greenville | $72,051 | $24,250 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill | $71,594 | $19,802 |
Other programs at Duke University
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$121,523 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$121,088 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
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$109,702 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
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$98,649 - Theological and Ministerial StudiesDoctoral degree
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Duke University make?
The median salary is $77,288 one year after graduation and $82,377 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,750.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.