Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Dillard University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Dillard University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Dillard University graduates earn $87k, placing them in the 87th percentile of all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing bachelors programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Louisiana
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (20 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillard University | $86,585 | $73,046 | — | — |
| Chamberlain University-Louisiana | $83,188 | $81,995 | $39,146 | 0.47 |
| Louisiana State University-Alexandria | $82,919 | — | $28,143 | 0.34 |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $80,416 | $74,756 | $27,000 | 0.34 |
| Louisiana Christian University | $80,263 | $64,206 | $41,492 | 0.52 |
| Southern University Law Center | $79,871 | — | — | — |
| National Median | $74,888 | — | $27,000 | 0.36 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Louisiana
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Louisiana schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain University-Louisiana Jefferson | $19,686 | $83,188 | $39,146 |
| Louisiana State University-Alexandria Alexandria | $7,050 | $82,919 | $28,143 |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette | $10,418 | $80,416 | $27,000 |
| Louisiana Christian University Pineville | $19,740 | $80,263 | $41,492 |
| Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge | — | $79,871 | — |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Dillard University, approximately 68% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.