Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Master's degree · Sacred Heart University · Fairfield, CT
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Sacred Heart University earn a median of $110,138 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 $32,406, about 29% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's degree) at other Connecticut schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut State University New Britain | $218,022 | $46,990 |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford | $128,877 | $42,717 |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford | $128,877 | $42,717 |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton | $128,877 | $42,717 |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury | $128,877 | $42,717 |
| University of Connecticut Storrs | $128,877 | $42,717 |
| Western Connecticut State University Danbury | $127,107 | — |
| University of Saint Joseph West Hartford | $121,317 | $47,798 |
| Fairfield University Fairfield | $118,169 | — |
| Yale University New Haven | $113,472 | $118,849 |
| Southern Connecticut State University New Haven | $113,436 | — |
| University of Hartford West Hartford | $103,202 | $30,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Sacred Heart University make?
The median salary is $110,138 one year after graduation and $114,536 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $32,406.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.