Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Master's degree · Cox College · Springfield, MO

CIP 51.38

$99,678Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$114,221Median earnings 4 years after
$115,898Median earnings 5 years after
$41,435Median federal debt
25Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Cox College earn a median of $99,678 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 $41,435, about 42% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's degree) at other Missouri schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City
$121,441$43,050
Research College of Nursing
Kansas City
$109,102$33,095
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis
$106,615$61,500
Rockhurst University
Kansas City
$106,544$41,000
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis
$98,522$65,361
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg
$97,970$27,619
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies
Fayette
$95,405—
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fayette
$95,405—
Webster University
Saint Louis
$92,391$177,721

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Cox College make?

The median salary is $99,678 one year after graduation and $115,898 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,435.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.