Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Master's degree · Loyola University Chicago · Chicago, IL

CIP 51.38

$108,919Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$118,017Median earnings 4 years after
$124,591Median earnings 5 years after
$59,750Median federal debt
45Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Loyola University Chicago earn a median of $108,919 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 $59,750, about 55% 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
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
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 Loyola University Chicago make?

The median salary is $108,919 one year after graduation and $124,591 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $59,750.

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