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Doctoral (Professional)-3% vs national median52 grads tracked

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Purdue University

Ranked 17th of 29 doctoral (professional) programs in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$135,418
middle 50%: $109,603 – $160,827
Median · 5 years out
$135,976
middle 50%: $96,791 – $160,713
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 Purdue University's doctoral (professional) program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing earn a median $135,418 one year after graduating, rising to $135,976 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 3% below the national median of $139,999 for this field, ranking 17th 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
2.4 yrs
≈ $2,480 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Massachusetts - Amherst
$142,527 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama
$141,017 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$139,999 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Chicago
$139,846 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
$138,999 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama at Birmingham
$136,580 · 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 Colorado Denver
$127,868 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Purdue University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$219,424 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$162,085 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$160,199 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$153,081 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$152,803 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$151,874 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$148,110 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$141,828 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$126,565 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$122,270 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Doctorate)
$122,253 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$118,628 · 5 yrs out

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