Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · The University of Texas at Arlington · Arlington, TX

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$125,851Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$46,590Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at The University of Texas at Arlington earn a median of $125,851 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 $46,590, 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
Abilene Christian University
Abilene
$122,705$45,439
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 The University of Texas at Arlington make?

The median salary is $125,851 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $46,590.

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