Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's degree · Governors State University · University Park, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Governors State University earn a median of $80,391 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 $12,500, about 16% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain University-Illinois Addison | $83,188 | $22,213 |
| Benedictine University Lisle | $80,136 | $12,500 |
| Saint Xavier University Chicago | $78,285 | $26,030 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $76,869 | $25,000 |
| Lewis University Romeoville | $76,766 | $25,000 |
| Trinity Christian College Palos Heights | $76,446 | $27,000 |
| University of St Francis Joliet | $75,811 | $27,000 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington | $75,629 | $27,000 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $75,557 | $25,000 |
| Roosevelt University Chicago | $75,231 | $29,000 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $75,045 | $15,000 |
| Rasmussen University-Illinois Rockford | $74,861 | $25,000 |
| Western Illinois University Macomb | $74,490 | $20,559 |
| North Park University Chicago | $73,846 | $26,793 |
| Elmhurst University Elmhurst | $73,820 | $20,135 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Governors State University make?
The median salary is $80,391 one year after graduation and $107,166 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.