Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduate certificate · National University · San Diego, CA

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$157,271Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
49Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the graduate certificate program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at National University earn a median of $157,271 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).

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Graduate certificate) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach
$143,367$30,500
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Los Angeles
$138,199$82,650

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $157,271 one year after graduation.

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