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 Florida

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing doctoral's programs at peer institutions in Florida (13 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Florida$106,913
University of Miami$183,575
University of North Florida$156,046
University of South Florida$135,912$123,008
Nova Southeastern University$124,046$123,406
Jacksonville University$113,989
National Median$125,929

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

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Miami
Coral Gables
$59,926$183,575
University of North Florida
Jacksonville
$6,389$156,046
University of South Florida
Tampa
$6,410$135,912
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale
$37,080$124,046
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville
$46,180$113,989

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 Florida, approximately 22% 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.