Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · University of Utah · Salt Lake City, UT

CIP 51.38

$119,589Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$133,019Median earnings 4 years after
$121,439Median earnings 5 years after
$54,967Median federal debt
3Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at University of Utah earn a median of $119,589 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 $54,967, about 46% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Provo
$111,003$104,164

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from University of Utah make?

The median salary is $119,589 one year after graduation and $121,439 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $54,967.

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