Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, California • Doctoral
Median Earnings
$136,861
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$136,861
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
National Average
$126,144
All schools, same program
School Average
$123,783
All programs at Samuel Merritt University
Program Details
Doctoral
Credential Level
270
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$142,137
Median Debt
1.04
Debt-to-Earnings
(High)
$1,184/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$136,861
Median Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut State University | $240,887 | — |
| Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | $208,016 | $183,709 |
| Mount Marty University | $207,824 | $180,125 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $206,670 | $105,723 |
| Marshall University | $200,011 | $187,960 |
| Millikin University | $197,084 | $140,724 |
| Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science | $196,836 | $179,695 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $193,728 | $102,262 |
| Old Dominion University | $193,012 | — |
| University of Pennsylvania | $191,924 | $167,936 |
Other Programs at Samuel Merritt University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $155,322 | $139,395 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (current) | $136,861 | $142,137 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $135,557 | $20,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $131,535 | $175,398 |
| Medicine | $128,454 | $244,534 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $95,289 | $166,163 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $83,461 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.