Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Doctoral Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center graduates compare to all programs nationally
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center graduates earn $152k, placing them in the 76th percentile of all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing doctoral 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 Texas
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing doctoral's programs at peer institutions in Texas (17 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | $151,725 | $146,581 | — | — |
| Texas Christian University | $189,282 | $163,038 | — | — |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | $178,755 | — | — | — |
| Texas Woman's University | $133,130 | — | — | — |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $125,851 | — | — | — |
| Abilene Christian University | $122,705 | — | — | — |
| National Median | $125,929 | — | — | — |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University Fort Worth | $57,220 | $189,282 | — |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston | — | $178,755 | — |
| Texas Woman's University Denton | $8,648 | $133,130 | — |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $11,728 | $125,851 | — |
| Abilene Christian University Abilene | $42,380 | $122,705 | — |
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 Tech University Health Sciences Center, approximately 14% 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.