Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Doctoral degree · Chamberlain University-Illinois · Addison, IL

CIP 51.38

$130,967Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$136,436Median earnings 4 years after
$148,937Median earnings 5 years after
$39,000Median 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 Chamberlain University-Illinois earn a median of $130,967 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 $39,000, about 30% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Millikin University
Decatur
$259,426$140,724
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
North Chicago
$223,679$179,695
DePaul University
Chicago
$204,157$98,328
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville
$165,748$70,163
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago
$149,948—
Rush University
Chicago
$119,538$69,789
Bradley University
Peoria
$108,003$80,137

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Chamberlain University-Illinois make?

The median salary is $130,967 one year after graduation and $148,937 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $39,000.

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