Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's degree · Western Kentucky University · Bowling Green, KY
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Western Kentucky University earn a median of $68,294 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 $22,647, about 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's degree) at other Kentucky schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Beckfield College-Florence Florence | $83,033 | $34,533 |
| University of Pikeville Pikeville | $82,878 | $32,450 |
| University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg | $81,012 | $8,358 |
| Kentucky Christian University Grayson | $76,970 | $18,750 |
| Galen College of Nursing-Louisville Louisville | $76,234 | $36,303 |
| Union Commonwealth University Barbourville | $72,614 | $15,000 |
| University of Kentucky Lexington | $71,461 | $25,418 |
| Thomas More University Crestview Hills | $70,955 | $23,889 |
| Bellarmine University Louisville | $70,544 | $25,000 |
| Morehead State University Morehead | $70,523 | $25,487 |
| University of Louisville Louisville | $69,027 | $19,704 |
| Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights | $68,649 | $23,050 |
| Eastern Kentucky University Richmond | $68,633 | $22,312 |
| Murray State University Murray | $68,608 | $18,203 |
| Berea College Berea | $67,510 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Western Kentucky University make?
The median salary is $68,294 one year after graduation and $75,333 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,647.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.