Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · Washington State University · Pullman, WA

CIP 51.38

$123,908Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$126,766Median earnings 4 years after
$141,180Median earnings 5 years after
$64,792Median 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 Washington State University earn a median of $123,908 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 $64,792, about 52% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Gonzaga University
Spokane
$141,146$79,017
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 Washington State University make?

The median salary is $123,908 one year after graduation and $141,180 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $64,792.

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