Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's degree · Gustavus Adolphus College · Saint Peter, MN
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Gustavus Adolphus College earn a median of $71,294 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 $27,000, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's degree) at other Minnesota schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Walden University Minneapolis | $88,877 | $20,341 |
| Capella University Minneapolis | $85,426 | $11,206 |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona | $84,323 | $12,500 |
| Augsburg University Minneapolis | $80,574 | $11,967 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead | $78,006 | $12,500 |
| Bemidji State University Bemidji | $77,639 | $15,254 |
| Metropolitan State University Saint Paul | $77,421 | $12,541 |
| St Catherine University Saint Paul | $76,084 | $26,514 |
| St Olaf College Northfield | $76,078 | $27,000 |
| Herzing University-Minneapolis St. Louis Park | $75,774 | $27,573 |
| College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph | $75,656 | $27,000 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato | $75,655 | $13,225 |
| The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth | $75,499 | $17,640 |
| Bethel University Saint Paul | $75,371 | $22,500 |
| Winona State University Winona | $75,313 | $21,787 |
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$62,016
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College make?
The median salary is $71,294 one year after graduation and $75,297 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.