Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's degree · Duquesne University · Pittsburgh, PA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Duquesne University earn a median of $70,265 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $88,910 four years after graduating (middle half: $67,853–$114,470). Median debt is $19,500, about 28% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Immaculata University Immaculata | $87,624 | $26,899 |
| Villanova University Villanova | $86,241 | $23,250 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia | $85,656 | $12,500 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia | $85,441 | $14,039 |
| La Salle University Philadelphia | $84,400 | $26,909 |
| Eastern University Saint Davids | $83,733 | $26,000 |
| Widener University Chester | $83,528 | $27,000 |
| Holy Family University Philadelphia | $83,363 | $23,250 |
| University of Scranton Scranton | $82,895 | $27,000 |
| Moravian University Bethlehem | $82,585 | $25,690 |
| Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley | $82,372 | $25,000 |
| Temple University Philadelphia | $82,319 | $26,000 |
| Neumann University Aston | $82,238 | $27,708 |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville | $82,137 | $10,642 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia | $80,943 | $23,288 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Duquesne University make?
The median salary is $70,265 one year after graduation and $82,748 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.