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Doctoral (Professional)-9% vs national median256 grads tracked

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at University of Colorado Denver

Ranked 23rd of 29 doctoral (professional) programs in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$120,167
middle 50%: $90,181 – $148,661
Median · 5 years out
$127,868
middle 50%: $95,762 – $161,874
Median · 10 years out
$116,180
middle 50%: $83,018 – $164,239

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

Professional doctorate graduates in nursing from the University of Colorado Denver earn $120k in year one. Median earnings reach $116k by year ten.

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
≈ $2,799 total interest

Same major at other universities

Purdue University
$135,976 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$135,706 · 5 yrs out
Valparaiso University
$132,226 · 5 yrs out
University of Arizona (The)
$131,239 · 5 yrs out
University of Utah
$130,690 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University
$128,840 · 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 Alabama in Huntsville
$117,305 · 5 yrs out
University of Southern Indiana
$117,024 · 5 yrs out
Augsburg University
$107,201 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Colorado Denver

Medicine (Doctorate)
$178,970 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$155,373 · 5 yrs out
Dentistry (Doctorate)
$152,313 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$148,489 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$147,946 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$123,737 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$122,754 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Doctorate)
$120,903 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$115,698 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$112,107 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$110,938 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$105,332 · 5 yrs out

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