Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Master's degree · Benedictine University · Lisle, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Benedictine University earn a median of $101,583 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 $34,110, about 34% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Midwestern University-Downers Grove Downers Grove | $205,504 | $177,880 |
| 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 |
| McKendree University Lebanon | $100,754 | — |
| Rasmussen University-Illinois Rockford | $89,809 | — |
Other programs at Benedictine University
- Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$86,303 - Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's degree
$83,475 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$81,812 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$80,136 - Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree
$75,916 - Public HealthMaster's degree
$64,930 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$62,235 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$58,820 - Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherBachelor's degree
$56,194 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$54,328 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessMaster's degree
$53,084 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$52,276 - Foods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$51,768 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$51,444 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$49,611 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$46,020 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$44,417 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$42,407 - Social Sciences, OtherBachelor's degree
$42,023 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$36,344
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Benedictine University make?
The median salary is $101,583 one year after graduation and $110,655 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $34,110.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.