Median Earnings (1yr)
$141,146
66th percentile (60th in WA)
Sample Size
82
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Gonzaga University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Gonzaga University graduates earn $141k, placing them in the 66th percentile of all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing doctoral programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Washington

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing doctoral's programs at peer institutions in Washington (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Gonzaga University$141,146
Washington State University$123,908$131,867
University of Washington-Seattle Campus$119,434$119,160
Pacific Lutheran University$104,932
National Median$125,929

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Washington

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Washington schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Washington State University
Pullman
$12,997$123,908
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle
$12,643$119,434
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma
$50,964$104,932

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 Gonzaga University, approximately 13% 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.