Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

First professional degree · Valparaiso University · Valparaiso, IN

CIP 51.38

$111,824Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$119,400Median earnings 4 years after

$135,121Median earnings 5 years after

$62,281Median federal debt

10Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Valparaiso University earn a median of $111,824 one year after completing the program. Nationally, first professional degree graduates in this field earn a median of $133,099 four years after graduating (middle half: $107,508–$174,772). Median debt is $62,281, about 56% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Valparaiso University make?

The median salary is $111,824 one year after graduation and $135,121 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $62,281.

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