Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · North Dakota State University-Main Campus · Fargo, ND

CIP 51.38

$106,849Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$119,874Median earnings 4 years after
$121,884Median earnings 5 years after
$46,124Median federal debt
12Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at North Dakota State University-Main Campus earn a median of $106,849 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 $46,124, about 43% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Mary
Bismarck
$118,571$84,111

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $106,849 one year after graduation and $121,884 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $46,124.

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