Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · George Mason University · Fairfax, VA

CIP 51.38

$115,444Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$148,171Median earnings 4 years after
$122,573Median earnings 5 years after
$57,000Median federal debt
38Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at George Mason University earn a median of $115,444 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 $57,000, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$203,129$102,262
Old Dominion University
Norfolk
$193,012—
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville
$131,091$56,522

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from George Mason University make?

The median salary is $115,444 one year after graduation and $122,573 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $57,000.

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