Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Master's degree · Northern Illinois University · Dekalb, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Northern Illinois University earn a median of $107,425 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 $44,065, about 41% 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 |
| 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 Northern Illinois University make?
The median salary is $107,425 one year after graduation and $113,538 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $44,065.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.