Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Master's degree · Northwestern State University of Louisiana · Natchitoches, LA

CIP 51.38

$98,816Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$111,536Median earnings 4 years after
$109,076Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
70Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn a median of $98,816 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $120,193 four years after graduating (middle half: $94,642–$149,472). Median debt is $41,000, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's degree) at other Louisiana schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
McNeese State University
Lake Charles
$112,712$40,664
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux
$110,948$48,211
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond
$104,763$39,290
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette
$103,324$51,250
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans
$100,588$51,250
Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge
$96,013$41,000
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge
$96,013$41,000
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe
$95,504$36,515
Grambling State University
Grambling
$88,898—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana make?

The median salary is $98,816 one year after graduation and $109,076 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.

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