Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Master's degree · Minnesota State University-Mankato · Mankato, MN
$106,311Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$102,706Median earnings 3 years after
$126,466Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
1Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Minnesota State University-Mankato earn a median of $106,311 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 Minnesota schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona | $228,357 | $81,234 |
| Winona State University Winona | $116,642 | — |
| Walden University Minneapolis | $109,614 | $53,686 |
| Augsburg University Minneapolis | $109,022 | — |
| Capella University Minneapolis | $106,264 | $27,661 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead | $93,938 | — |
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud | $89,809 | — |
| Bethel University Saint Paul | $86,239 | $48,091 |
| St Catherine University Saint Paul | $81,054 | $61,500 |
| Metropolitan State University Saint Paul | $75,682 | $50,693 |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis | $72,217 | $54,931 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato make?
The median salary is $106,311 one year after graduation and $126,466 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.