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Doctoral (Professional)-8% vs national median65 grads tracked

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at West Virginia University

Ranked 22nd of 29 doctoral (professional) programs in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$114,157
middle 50%: $90,406 – $148,888
Median · 5 years out
$128,840
middle 50%: $96,310 – $153,837
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 West Virginia University's doctoral (professional) program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing earn a median $114,157 one year after graduating, rising to $128,840 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 8% below the national median of $139,999 for this field, ranking 22nd 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
≈ $2,931 total interest

Same major at other universities

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
Valparaiso University
$132,226 · 5 yrs out
University of Arizona (The)
$131,239 · 5 yrs out
University of Utah
$130,690 · 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 Alabama in Huntsville
$117,305 · 5 yrs out
University of Southern Indiana
$117,024 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at West Virginia University

Dentistry (Doctorate)
$165,016 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$156,627 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$152,069 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$150,321 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$143,232 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$122,766 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$117,305 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$113,771 · 5 yrs out
Mining and Mineral Engineering (Bachelor's)
$112,107 · 5 yrs out
Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's)
$111,311 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$109,203 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$109,203 · 5 yrs out

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