Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · Abilene Christian University · Abilene, TX

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$122,705Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$45,439Median 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 Abilene Christian University earn a median of $122,705 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). Median debt is $45,439, about 37% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
$189,282$82,000
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston
$178,755$61,500
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock
$151,725—
Texas Woman's University
Denton
$133,130$64,790
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington
$125,851$46,590
The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler
$112,752—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $122,705 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $45,439.

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