Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Doctoral degree · Chatham University · Pittsburgh, PA
How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Chatham University earn a median of $148,114 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 $30,489, about 21% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia | $191,924 | $167,936 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia | $168,204 | — |
| Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre | $150,107 | $37,070 |
| Temple University Philadelphia | $132,390 | — |
| Duquesne University Pittsburgh | $114,822 | — |
| Pennsylvania Western University California | $110,403 | — |
| Robert Morris University Moon Township | $103,992 | $82,000 |
| Carlow University Pittsburgh | $99,487 | — |
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$73,633
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Chatham University make?
The median salary is $148,114 one year after graduation and $154,532 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $30,489.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.