Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · Gonzaga University · Spokane, WA

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$141,146Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$150,919Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$79,017Median 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 Gonzaga University earn a median of $141,146 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 $79,017, about 56% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Washington State University
Pullman
$123,908$64,792
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle
$119,434—
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma
$104,932—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $141,146 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $79,017.

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