Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's degree · Florida Southern College · Lakeland, FL
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Florida Southern College earn a median of $75,019 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 $27,000, about 36% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's degree) at other Florida schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| West Coast University-Miami Doral | $95,859 | $34,145 |
| Valencia College Orlando | $93,751 | $16,000 |
| Miami Dade College Miami | $90,158 | $9,687 |
| Seminole State College of Florida Sanford | $89,194 | $16,558 |
| Pasco-Hernando State College New Port Richey | $89,145 | $18,546 |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Sarasota University Park | $85,169 | $40,813 |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale | $85,169 | $40,813 |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa Tampa | $85,169 | $40,813 |
| Chamberlain University-Florida Jacksonville | $83,188 | $22,213 |
| Barry University Miami | $81,868 | $28,875 |
| Indian River State College Fort Pierce | $81,648 | $7,250 |
| Polk State College Winter Haven | $81,004 | $14,022 |
| St Petersburg College St. Petersburg | $80,787 | $15,578 |
| Santa Fe College Gainesville | $80,242 | $15,839 |
| Saint Johns River State College Palatka | $79,275 | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Florida Southern College make?
The median salary is $75,019 one year after graduation and $80,669 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.