Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Master's degree · Samford University · Birmingham, AL
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Samford University earn a median of $156,772 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $120,193 four years after graduating (middle half: $94,642–$149,472). Median debt is $110,952, about 71% of first-year earnings.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's degree) at other Alabama schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Alabama Mobile | $104,698 | $51,673 |
| University of Mobile Mobile | $103,794 | $27,700 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham | $103,147 | $41,000 |
| Herzing University-Birmingham Birmingham | $103,068 | $40,934 |
| South University-Montgomery Montgomery | $102,397 | $59,405 |
| Auburn University Auburn | $100,573 | $46,567 |
| Troy University Troy | $98,805 | $41,000 |
| The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa | $94,911 | $29,740 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville | $93,529 | $28,500 |
| Jacksonville State University Jacksonville | $80,009 | $44,321 |
| University of North Alabama Florence | $77,761 | $20,500 |
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$62,786 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$61,019 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
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$47,835 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
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$44,644 - Social WorkMaster's degree
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$30,311
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Samford University make?
The median salary is $156,772 one year after graduation and $116,262 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $110,952.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.