Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduate certificate · Grand Canyon University · Phoenix, AZ

CIP 51.38

$123,400Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$140,016Median earnings 4 years after

$133,794Median earnings 5 years after

$30,520Median federal debt

43Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the graduate certificate program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Grand Canyon University earn a median of $123,400 one year after completing the program. Nationally, graduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $126,911 four years after graduating (middle half: $95,167–$159,903). Median debt is $30,520, about 25% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Grand Canyon University make?

The median salary is $123,400 one year after graduation and $133,794 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $30,520.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.