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

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and doctoral degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$140,262Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Texas

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

1Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth · Debt not reported$200,329 2The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston · Debt not reported$197,063 3Texas Woman's UniversityDenton · Debt not reported$142,527 4The University of Texas at AustinAustin · Debt not reported$140,262 5Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterLubbock · Debt not reported$135,560 6The University of Texas at TylerTyler · Debt not reported$109,690

CAREER CONTEXT IN TX

What related occupations pay in Texas

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: $84,930
Middle 50% wage range: $65,560–$106,140
State employment: 6,830
Projected growth: +17.1%
Annual openings: 8,500

10th–90th percentile: $50,760–$137,530

29-1141Registered Nurses

State median wage: $95,970
Middle 50% wage range: $79,170–$105,100
State employment: 271,380
Projected growth: +5.6%
Annual openings: 180,800

10th–90th percentile: $67,120–$127,950

29-1171Nurse Practitioners

State median wage: $131,670
Middle 50% wage range: $113,840–$147,660
State employment: 25,970
Projected growth: +41.0%
Annual openings: 29,400

10th–90th percentile: $96,880–$161,980

11-9111Medical and Health Services Managers

State median wage: $114,150
Middle 50% wage range: $86,080–$150,390
State employment: 58,420
Projected growth: +24.2%
Annual openings: 62,300

10th–90th percentile: $65,520–$205,600

29-1151Nurse Anesthetists

State median wage: $244,990
Middle 50% wage range: $209,380–$323,140
State employment: 4,060
Projected growth: +9.7%
Annual openings: 2,400

10th–90th percentile: $169,350–$340,950

29-1161Nurse Midwives

State median wage: $123,380
Middle 50% wage range: $110,780–$138,290
State employment: 290
Projected growth: +11.5%
Annual openings: 400

10th–90th percentile: $90,260–$153,100

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Texas; 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	Texas Christian University	Fort Worth	$200,329	Not available
2	The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston	Houston	$197,063	Not available
3	Texas Woman's University	Denton	$142,527	Not available
4	The University of Texas at Austin	Austin	$140,262	Not available
5	Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center	Lubbock	$135,560	Not available
6	The University of Texas at Tyler	Tyler	$109,690	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 Texas

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

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $140,262 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 Texas colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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