Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's degree · Upper Iowa University · Fayette, IA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Upper Iowa University earn a median of $70,224 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $88,910 four years after graduating (middle half: $67,853–$114,470). Median debt is $21,155, about 30% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's degree) at other Iowa schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Luther College Decorah | $75,533 | $27,000 |
| Dordt University Sioux Center | $71,680 | $24,500 |
| Northwestern College Orange City | $71,479 | $19,209 |
| St Luke's College Sioux City | $71,064 | $21,900 |
| University of Iowa Iowa City | $69,368 | $17,734 |
| Morningside University Sioux City | $68,397 | $27,726 |
| Coe College Cedar Rapids | $67,769 | $27,000 |
| Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni | $66,955 | $20,313 |
| Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids | $66,647 | $23,558 |
| University of Dubuque Dubuque | $66,628 | $27,617 |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences Des Moines | $66,309 | $18,750 |
| Saint Ambrose University Davenport | $66,151 | $27,000 |
| Allen College Waterloo | $65,924 | $16,887 |
| Grand View University Des Moines | $64,042 | $27,000 |
| Clarke University Dubuque | $62,676 | $26,990 |
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$58,699 - Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree
$58,282 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
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$55,854 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
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$48,860 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
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$46,039 - Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree
$44,304 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$43,739
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Upper Iowa University make?
The median salary is $70,224 one year after graduation and $78,287 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,155.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.