Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Master's degree · Ferris State University · Big Rapids, MI
$80,463Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$82,166Median earnings 4 years after
$99,271Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
34Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Ferris State University earn a median of $80,463 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).
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's degree) at other Michigan schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne State University Detroit | $128,146 | $50,500 |
| University of Michigan-Flint Flint | $118,273 | $45,578 |
| University of Detroit Mercy Detroit | $115,393 | $71,750 |
| Madonna University Livonia | $112,237 | $50,187 |
| Oakland University Rochester Hills | $108,536 | $44,928 |
| Saginaw Valley State University University Center | $106,840 | $38,219 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing | $104,677 | $48,355 |
| Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor | $101,688 | $53,555 |
| Davenport University Grand Rapids | $98,724 | $49,934 |
| Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti | $98,401 | $39,156 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor | $91,784 | $51,923 |
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$79,306 - Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
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$74,851 - Construction ManagementBachelor's degree
$73,292 - Surveying EngineeringBachelor's degree
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$68,715 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
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$68,630 - Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$68,334 - Energy Systems Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$67,764 - Quality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate
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$67,423 - Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$66,747 - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$65,935
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Ferris State University make?
The median salary is $80,463 one year after graduation and $99,271 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.