Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Master's degree · University of St Francis · Joliet, IL

CIP 51.38

$112,521Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$121,222Median earnings 4 years after
$132,489Median earnings 5 years after
$49,000Median federal debt
51Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at University of St Francis earn a median of $112,521 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 $49,000, about 44% 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

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
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
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 University of St Francis make?

The median salary is $112,521 one year after graduation and $132,489 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $49,000.

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