Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Master's degree · Georgia State University · Atlanta, GA

CIP 51.38

$102,984Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$117,952Median earnings 4 years after
$115,694Median earnings 5 years after
$32,500Median federal debt
46Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Georgia State University earn a median of $102,984 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 $32,500, about 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's degree) at other Georgia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Albany State University
Albany
$121,387—
Mercer University
Macon
$119,903$41,000
Clayton State University
Morrow
$117,223$41,000
Middle Georgia State University
Macon
$116,881$41,000
Emory University
Atlanta
$107,880$63,050
South University-Savannah Online
Savannah
$102,397$59,405
South University-Savannah
Savannah
$102,397$59,405
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw
$102,380$30,750
Columbus State University
Columbus
$101,632$36,848
Brenau University
Gainesville
$101,548$61,417
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega
$99,714$20,292
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro
$98,272—
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus
$97,855$36,032
Valdosta State University
Valdosta
$96,299$41,000
University of West Georgia
Carrollton
$93,779$20,500

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $102,984 one year after graduation and $115,694 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $32,500.

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