Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Master's degree · Purdue University Fort Wayne · Fort Wayne, IN
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Purdue University Fort Wayne earn a median of $106,686 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 $50,646, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's degree) at other Indiana schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Indiana Evansville | $113,564 | $24,415 |
| Indiana University-East Richmond | $112,242 | $44,962 |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis | $110,592 | $40,950 |
| Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo | $110,585 | $42,145 |
| Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette | $110,366 | $23,416 |
| Purdue University Northwest Hammond | $108,669 | $33,564 |
| Indiana State University Terre Haute | $107,868 | $44,211 |
| University of Indianapolis Indianapolis | $107,384 | $39,813 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion | $107,199 | $57,924 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion | $107,199 | $57,924 |
| Purdue University Global West Lafayette | $107,024 | $58,675 |
| University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne | $106,836 | $40,945 |
| Indiana University-South Bend South Bend | $105,865 | $37,451 |
| Ball State University Muncie | $103,103 | $33,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Purdue University Fort Wayne make?
The median salary is $106,686 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $50,646.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.