Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · Old Dominion University · Norfolk, VA

CIP 51.38

$193,012Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Old Dominion University earn a median of $193,012 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).

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
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville
$131,091$56,522
George Mason University
Fairfax
$115,444$57,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Old Dominion University make?

The median salary is $193,012 one year after graduation.

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