Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · Drexel University · Philadelphia, PA

CIP 51.38

$168,204Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$146,209Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median 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 Drexel University earn a median of $168,204 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).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
$191,924$167,936
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre
$150,107$37,070
Chatham University
Pittsburgh
$148,114$30,489
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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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Drexel University make?

The median salary is $168,204 one year after graduation.

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