Compare to Similar Programs in California

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing doctoral's programs at peer institutions in California (16 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of California-Irvine
Western University of Health Sciences$176,424
California State University-Fresno$173,047$170,525
California State University-Fullerton$172,766$175,658
University of California-Los Angeles$158,596
University of San Francisco$155,566$186,006
National Median$125,929

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

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona
$176,424
California State University-Fresno
Fresno
$6,980$173,047
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$7,073$172,766
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$13,747$158,596
University of San Francisco
San Francisco
$58,222$155,566

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 University of California-Irvine, approximately 37% 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.