Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Doctoral degree · Gardner-Webb University · Boiling Springs, NC
How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Gardner-Webb University earn a median of $111,589 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 $32,492, about 29% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University Durham | $156,275 | $105,069 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro | $149,239 | — |
| East Carolina University Greenville | $106,444 | $37,063 |
Other programs at Gardner-Webb University
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$110,028 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$94,355 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$81,929 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsDoctoral degree
$76,129 - Curriculum and InstructionDoctoral degree
$72,305 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$71,337 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree
$67,979 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$67,370 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$60,802 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$59,751 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$55,011 - Educational/Instructional Media DesignMaster's degree
$52,313 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$47,147 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$44,261 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$42,840 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$39,850 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's degree
$39,472 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$35,433 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyBachelor's degree
$34,491 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$42,282
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Gardner-Webb University make?
The median salary is $111,589 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $32,492.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.