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Doctoral (Professional)-15% vs national median118 grads tracked

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Ranked 26th of 29 doctoral (professional) programs in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$124,951
middle 50%: $100,153 – $156,429
Median · 5 years out
$119,554
middle 50%: $97,751 – $145,289
Median · 10 years out
$121,481
middle 50%: $99,592 – $153,735

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 Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis's doctoral (professional) program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing earn a median $124,951 one year after graduating, rising to $121,481 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 15% below the national median of $139,999 for this field, ranking 26th 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
2.7 yrs
≈ $2,721 total interest

Same major at other universities

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 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
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 Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Dentistry (Doctorate)
$175,270 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$174,318 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$158,258 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$137,643 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$126,300 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$122,022 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$113,650 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$112,807 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$110,531 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$105,239 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$97,541 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$96,401 · 5 yrs out

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