Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Master's degree · University of California-Davis · Davis, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at University of California-Davis earn a median of $141,870 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 $50,303, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Loma Linda University Loma Linda | $217,830 | $116,245 |
| California State University-Fullerton Fullerton | $193,133 | $41,000 |
| National University San Diego | $147,392 | $99,114 |
| California State University-Fresno Fresno | $146,559 | — |
| California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $145,897 | $20,500 |
| Sonoma State University Rohnert Park | $144,966 | $41,000 |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | $143,563 | — |
| Samuel Merritt University Oakland | $141,819 | $139,395 |
| University of California-San Francisco San Francisco | $138,842 | $77,233 |
| California State University-Stanislaus Turlock | $137,158 | — |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $136,250 | $96,260 |
| Fresno Pacific University Fresno | $132,057 | $41,000 |
| Touro University California Vallejo | $129,957 | $52,593 |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $129,691 | — |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson | $128,758 | $23,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from University of California-Davis make?
The median salary is $141,870 one year after graduation and $172,861 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $50,303.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.