Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · Duke University · Durham, NC

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$156,275Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$161,843Median earnings 4 years after
$149,527Median earnings 5 years after
$105,069Median 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 Duke University earn a median of $156,275 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 $105,069, about 67% of first-year earnings.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral degree) at other North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
$149,239—
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs
$111,589$32,492
East Carolina University
Greenville
$106,444$37,063

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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 $156,275 one year after graduation and $149,527 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $105,069.

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