Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Bachelor's degree · Duquesne University · Pittsburgh, PA

CIP 51.38

$70,265Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$84,802Median earnings 4 years after
$82,748Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
259Graduates per year

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

CollegeEarnings (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.