Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire · Eau Claire, WI

CIP 51.38

$104,318Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$129,249Median earnings 4 years after
$125,445Median earnings 5 years after
$52,094Median 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 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire earn a median of $104,318 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 $52,094, about 50% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Viterbo University
La Crosse
$112,130$59,630
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh
$110,893$59,326

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire make?

The median salary is $104,318 one year after graduation and $125,445 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $52,094.

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