Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's degree · Wichita State University · Wichita, KS
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Wichita State University earn a median of $63,301 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 $22,500, about 36% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's degree) at other Kansas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa University-Online Overland Park | $76,207 | $19,225 |
| Ottawa University-Kansas City Overland Park | $76,207 | $19,225 |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa | $76,207 | $19,225 |
| Southwestern College Winfield | $75,181 | — |
| Rasmussen University-Kansas Topeka | $74,861 | $25,000 |
| Washburn University Topeka | $71,210 | $22,062 |
| Baker University Baldwin City | $70,720 | $22,551 |
| University of Saint Mary Leavenworth | $70,349 | $20,913 |
| Bethel College-North Newton North Newton | $68,369 | $15,000 |
| Hesston College Hesston | $68,338 | $20,500 |
| Fort Hays State University Hays | $67,435 | $15,842 |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe | $66,608 | $12,500 |
| Pittsburg State University Pittsburg | $66,243 | $18,500 |
| Benedictine College Atchison | $66,204 | $21,489 |
| Newman University Wichita | $65,957 | $20,055 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Wichita State University make?
The median salary is $63,301 one year after graduation and $66,435 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.