Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's degree · St Olaf College · Northfield, MN
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at St Olaf College earn a median of $76,078 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 35% 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 |
| 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 |
| University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul | $75,121 | $25,000 |
Other programs at St Olaf College
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$82,278 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$58,825 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$56,238 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$47,807 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$45,146 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$44,020 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$36,429 - Religion/Religious StudiesBachelor's degree
$36,329 - Area StudiesBachelor's degree
$35,569 - Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor's degree
$35,070 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$33,577 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$32,094 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$30,953 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's degree
$29,921 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$29,398 - Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesBachelor's degree
$28,288 - East Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$27,328 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$26,870 - MusicBachelor's degree
$24,732 - PhilosophyBachelor's degree
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from St Olaf College make?
The median salary is $76,078 one year after graduation and $81,743 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.