Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

First professional degree · University of Illinois Chicago · Chicago, IL

CIP 51.38

$107,171Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$126,442Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$87,542Median federal debt

124Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at University of Illinois Chicago earn a median of $107,171 one year after completing the program. Nationally, first professional degree graduates in this field earn a median of $133,099 four years after graduating (middle half: $107,508–$174,772). Median debt is $87,542, about 82% of first-year earnings.

Other programs at University of Illinois Chicago

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from University of Illinois Chicago make?

The median salary is $107,171 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $87,542.

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