Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Doctoral degree · The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX
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 Austin earn a median of $140,262. 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 $44,117, about 31% 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
| College | Earnings (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 |
| 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 Austin make?
The median salary is $140,262.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $44,117.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.