Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's degree · Walden University · Minneapolis, MN
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Walden University earn a median of $88,877 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $88,910 four years after graduating (middle half: $67,853–$114,470). Median debt is $20,341, about 23% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's degree) at other Minnesota schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Capella University Minneapolis | $85,426 | $11,206 |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona | $84,323 | $12,500 |
| Augsburg University Minneapolis | $80,574 | $11,967 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead | $78,006 | $12,500 |
| Bemidji State University Bemidji | $77,639 | $15,254 |
| Metropolitan State University Saint Paul | $77,421 | $12,541 |
| St Catherine University Saint Paul | $76,084 | $26,514 |
| St Olaf College Northfield | $76,078 | $27,000 |
| Herzing University-Minneapolis St. Louis Park | $75,774 | $27,573 |
| College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph | $75,656 | $27,000 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato | $75,655 | $13,225 |
| The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth | $75,499 | $17,640 |
| Bethel University Saint Paul | $75,371 | $22,500 |
| Winona State University Winona | $75,313 | $21,787 |
| University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul | $75,121 | $25,000 |
Other programs at Walden University
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$124,133 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$109,614 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsDoctoral degree
$95,542 - Public HealthDoctoral degree
$93,548 - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralDoctoral degree
$90,656 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesDoctoral degree
$90,544 - Social WorkDoctoral degree
$83,189 - Education, GeneralDoctoral degree
$81,873 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsDoctoral degree
$79,647 - Public AdministrationDoctoral degree
$79,042 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$78,040 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$77,690 - Management Information Systems and ServicesMaster's degree
$76,732 - Medical Illustration and InformaticsMaster's degree
$75,902 - Human Services, GeneralDoctoral degree
$75,677 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$69,999 - Education, GeneralGraduate certificate
$69,459 - Psychology, GeneralDoctoral degree
$69,107 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$67,326
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Walden University make?
The median salary is $88,877 one year after graduation and $97,647 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,341.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.