Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Master's degree · Midwestern University-Downers Grove · Downers Grove, IL

CIP 51.38

$205,504Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$198,909Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$177,880Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Midwestern University-Downers Grove earn a median of $205,504 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 $177,880, about 87% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
Peoria
$115,050$40,500
University of St Francis
Joliet
$112,521$49,000
Saint Xavier University
Chicago
$111,974$26,874
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago
$108,919$59,750
Illinois State University
Normal
$108,154$29,000
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb
$107,425$44,065
North Park University
Chicago
$105,596$26,500
Bradley University
Peoria
$105,021$61,500
Chamberlain University-Illinois
Addison
$104,394$42,611
Lewis University
Romeoville
$103,365$47,832
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais
$102,373$42,454
Governors State University
University Park
$101,783$41,125
Benedictine University
Lisle
$101,583$34,110
McKendree University
Lebanon
$100,754—
Rasmussen University-Illinois
Rockford
$89,809—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Midwestern University-Downers Grove make?

The median salary is $205,504 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $177,880.

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