Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Graduate certificate · Eastern Kentucky University · Richmond, KY
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$113,532Median earnings 3 years after
$130,429Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
6Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the graduate certificate program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of $113,532. Nationally, graduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $126,911 four years after graduating (middle half: $95,167–$159,903).
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Graduate certificate) at other Kentucky schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Lexington | $118,603 | — |
| Frontier Nursing University Versailles | $116,488 | $46,128 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Eastern Kentucky University make?
The median salary is $113,532 and $130,429 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.