Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduate certificate · Washburn University · Topeka, KS

CIP 51.38

$126,830Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$143,374Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$39,292Median federal debt

27Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the graduate certificate program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Washburn University earn a median of $126,830 one year after completing the program. Nationally, graduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $126,911 four years after graduating (middle half: $95,167–$159,903). Median debt is $39,292, about 31% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at Washburn University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree$98,916
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree$71,318
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$71,210
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$64,361
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$61,868
LawFirst professional degree$60,606
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$59,779
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree$55,221
Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree$55,197
Social WorkMaster's degree$53,732
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree$52,595
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's degree$52,016
Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree$49,500
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree$48,589
MarketingBachelor's degree$47,963
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree$46,519
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree$45,386
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$43,321
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$42,402
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree$41,632

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $126,830 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $39,292.

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