Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Texas Christian University
Doctoral Degree
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How Texas Christian University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University | $189,282 | $163,038 | -14% |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $130,567 | $206,670 | +58% |
| Marshall University | $213,738 | $200,011 | -6% |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $203,129 | $193,728 | -5% |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | $151,725 | $146,581 | -3% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing doctoral's programs at peer institutions in Texas (17 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth | $57,220 | $189,282 | $163,038 | — | — |
 The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston | — | $178,755 | — | — | — |
 Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterLubbock | — | $151,725 | $146,581 | — | — |
 Texas Woman's UniversityDenton | $8,648 | $133,130 | — | — | — |
 The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington | $11,728 | $125,851 | — | — | — |
 Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene | $42,380 | $122,705 | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $125,929 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing graduates
Nurse Anesthetists
Nurse Midwives
Nurse Practitioners
Medical and Health Services Managers
Registered Nurses
Acute Care Nurses
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
Critical Care Nurses
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
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 Texas Christian 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.