Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's degree · Columbia College · Columbia, MO
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Columbia College earn a median of $71,271 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 $33,110, about 46% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's degree) at other Missouri schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain University-Missouri St. Louis | $83,188 | $22,213 |
| Research College of Nursing Kansas City | $75,705 | $13,500 |
| Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette | $73,569 | $15,917 |
| Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette | $73,569 | $15,917 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia | $72,300 | $21,500 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City | $71,150 | $22,900 |
| Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph | $70,938 | $22,500 |
| University of Central Missouri Warrensburg | $70,840 | $18,268 |
| Saint Louis University Saint Louis | $70,226 | $22,002 |
| Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis | $69,968 | $26,728 |
| Southwest Baptist University Bolivar | $69,273 | $22,308 |
| Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis | $69,116 | $26,000 |
| Rockhurst University Kansas City | $69,011 | $15,000 |
| Truman State University Kirksville | $68,736 | $25,094 |
| William Jewell College Liberty | $68,391 | $23,841 |
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$40,054
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Columbia College make?
The median salary is $71,271 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $33,110.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.