Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Master's degree · Salem State University · Salem, MA
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Salem State University earn a median of $107,751 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 $26,375, about 24% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's degree) at other Massachusetts schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston | $125,480 | $57,068 |
| Northeastern University Boston | $125,480 | $57,068 |
| Curry College Milton | $113,490 | — |
| Boston College Chestnut Hill | $111,763 | $63,861 |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston | $111,431 | $35,661 |
| Regis College Weston | $111,204 | $47,833 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell | $107,250 | $34,093 |
| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Boston | $106,861 | $41,000 |
| Simmons University Boston | $106,035 | $71,750 |
| MGH Institute of Health Professions Boston | $104,551 | $168,086 |
| American International College Springfield | $103,831 | $56,193 |
| Endicott College Beverly | $98,240 | — |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst | $78,593 | — |
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$59,390 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsMaster's degree
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$58,024 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$57,706 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$56,644 - Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageMaster's degree
$53,757 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$52,341 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
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$45,670 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
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$43,968 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's degree
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$39,822
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Salem State University make?
The median salary is $107,751 one year after graduation and $94,497 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,375.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.