Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · Marshall University · Huntington, WV

CIP 51.38

$213,738Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$235,983Median earnings 4 years after

$220,634Median earnings 5 years after

$187,960Median 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 Marshall University earn a median of $213,738 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 $187,960, about 88% of first-year earnings.

Other programs at Marshall University

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional degree$98,967
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$92,824
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsFirst professional degree$78,238
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDoctoral degree$73,756
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$69,176
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree$67,923
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$67,548
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$65,826
MedicineFirst professional degree$61,056
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$61,020
Business/Commerce, GeneralMaster's degree$60,649
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree$60,610
Engineering, GeneralBachelor's degree$60,254
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree$59,017
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree$58,449
Educational Administration and SupervisionGraduate certificate$57,664
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree$56,741
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree$54,035
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesMaster's degree$53,223
Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree$52,940

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $213,738 one year after graduation and $220,634 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $187,960.

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