Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing doctoral degree programs in Florida

Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and doctoral degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

8Programs reporting earnings

$120,248Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Florida

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

CAREER CONTEXT IN FL

What related occupations pay in Florida

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1072Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $82,410
Middle 50% wage range: $63,580–$96,720
State employment: 4,320
Projected growth: +17.1%
Annual openings: 8,500

10th–90th percentile: $56,830–$109,910

29-1141Registered Nurses

State median wage: $84,190
Middle 50% wage range: $78,660–$101,180
State employment: 229,940
Projected growth: +5.6%
Annual openings: 180,800

10th–90th percentile: $67,970–$120,330

29-1171Nurse Practitioners

State median wage: $129,510
Middle 50% wage range: $112,380–$137,610
State employment: 21,790
Projected growth: +41.0%
Annual openings: 29,400

10th–90th percentile: $101,920–$163,600

11-9111Medical and Health Services Managers

State median wage: $120,360
Middle 50% wage range: $92,540–$160,440
State employment: 42,700
Projected growth: +24.2%
Annual openings: 62,300

10th–90th percentile: $69,910–$213,260

29-1151Nurse Anesthetists

State median wage: $210,570
Middle 50% wage range: $174,580–$286,000
State employment: 4,600
Projected growth: +9.7%
Annual openings: 2,400

10th–90th percentile: $125,680–$416,000

29-1161Nurse Midwives

State median wage: $127,460
Middle 50% wage range: $68,450–$132,760
State employment: 460
Projected growth: +11.5%
Annual openings: 400

10th–90th percentile: $49,780–$146,590

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Florida; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	University of Miami	Coral Gables	$174,255	Not available
2	Barry University	Miami	$138,166	Not available
3	University of North Florida	Jacksonville	$135,151	Not available
4	University of South Florida	Tampa	$127,778	Not available
5	University of Florida	Gainesville	$120,248	Not available
6	Florida State University	Tallahassee	$117,560	Not available
7	Palm Beach Atlantic University	West Palm Beach	$116,095	Not available
8	Florida Atlantic University	Boca Raton	$115,208	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing in Florida

What do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing doctoral degree graduates earn in Florida?

Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $120,248 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.

Which Florida colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Miami has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.