Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Doctoral degree · Duquesne University · Pittsburgh, PA
$114,822Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$96,807Median earnings 3 years after
$126,244Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
14Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Duquesne University earn a median of $114,822 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
| 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 |
| Chatham University Pittsburgh | $148,114 | $30,489 |
| Temple University Philadelphia | $132,390 | — |
| 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 Duquesne University make?
The median salary is $114,822 one year after graduation and $126,244 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.