Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Master's degree · McKendree University · Lebanon, IL
$100,754Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$103,725Median earnings 4 years after
$115,892Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
17Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at McKendree University earn a median of $100,754 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).
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 |
| Benedictine University Lisle | $101,583 | $34,110 |
| Rasmussen University-Illinois Rockford | $89,809 | — |
Other programs at McKendree University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$73,156 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$65,396 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$61,983 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$57,251 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$55,313 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$51,157 - Education, GeneralMaster's degree
$50,945 - Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's degree
$49,505 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$45,899 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$43,707 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$43,339 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$40,015 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$34,872 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$31,919 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$31,678 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$31,259 - BiopsychologyBachelor's degree
$58,057
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from McKendree University make?
The median salary is $100,754 one year after graduation and $115,892 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.