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Doctoral (Professional)-7% vs national median660 grads tracked

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at University of Utah

Ranked 21st of 29 doctoral (professional) programs in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$112,807
middle 50%: $92,847 – $137,208
Median · 5 years out
$130,690
middle 50%: $108,001 – $157,906
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

University of Utah nursing professionals with a doctorate earn a median $112,807 in their first year. Median earnings reach $130,690 after five years.

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
≈ $2,956 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Alabama
$141,017 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$139,999 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama at Birmingham
$136,580 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University
$135,976 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$135,706 · 5 yrs out
University of Arizona (The)
$131,239 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University
$128,840 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Denver
$127,868 · 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

Other majors at University of Utah

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$215,146 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$193,646 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$156,000 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$145,916 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$137,942 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$137,740 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$137,153 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$133,057 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$125,231 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$124,316 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$118,165 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$116,942 · 5 yrs out

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