Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga · Chattanooga, TN

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$113,297Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga earn a median of $113,297. 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 Tennessee schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Union University
Jackson
$184,840$152,499
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
$110,936$59,445

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga make?

The median salary is $113,297.

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