Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduate certificate · George Washington University · Washington, DC

CIP 51.38

$119,924Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$146,501Median earnings 4 years after

$119,328Median earnings 5 years after

$41,000Median federal debt

23Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the graduate certificate program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at George Washington University earn a median of $119,924 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 $41,000, about 34% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at George Washington University

Engineering-Related FieldsDoctoral degree$162,693
Human Resources Management and ServicesDoctoral degree$158,012
Human Resources Management and ServicesGraduate certificate$136,925
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree$129,600
Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's degree$127,408
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$125,591
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementMaster's degree$124,635
Systems EngineeringMaster's degree$119,258
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree$115,278
Information Science/StudiesMaster's degree$114,156
Homeland SecurityMaster's degree$111,258
Computer Software and Media ApplicationsMaster's degree$106,364
Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree$105,625
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$104,200
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$102,660
LawFirst professional degree$95,225
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree$95,091
Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMaster's degree$90,624
Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree$89,507
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementBachelor's degree$86,753

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $119,924 one year after graduation and $119,328 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.

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