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Doctoral (Professional)-16% vs national median200 grads tracked

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at University of Alabama in Huntsville

Ranked 27th of 29 doctoral (professional) programs in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$123,029
middle 50%: $98,392 – $150,342
Median · 5 years out
$117,305
middle 50%: $97,592 – $148,888
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (doctoral (professional)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Alabama in Huntsville's doctoral (professional) program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing earn a median $123,029 one year after graduating, rising to $117,305 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 16% below the national median of $139,999 for this field, ranking 27th of 29 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
2.8 yrs
≈ $2,769 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Utah
$130,690 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University
$128,840 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Denver
$127,868 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
$127,359 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
$120,228 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
University of Southern Indiana
$117,024 · 5 yrs out
Augsburg University
$107,201 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Alabama in Huntsville

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$137,185 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$129,686 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$123,757 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$121,052 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$117,305 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$114,368 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$103,721 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$100,606 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$98,478 · 5 yrs out
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering (Bachelor's)
$96,946 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,359 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$95,274 · 5 yrs out

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