Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · Texas Christian University · Fort Worth, TX

CIP 51.38

$189,282Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$200,329Median earnings 4 years after
$176,235Median earnings 5 years after
$82,000Median 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 Texas Christian University earn a median of $189,282 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 $82,000, about 43% 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
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 Texas Christian University make?

The median salary is $189,282 one year after graduation and $176,235 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $82,000.

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