Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Master's degree · Rockhurst University · Kansas City, MO

CIP 51.38

$106,544Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$107,312Median earnings 3 years after
$125,080Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
39Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Rockhurst University earn a median of $106,544 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 $41,000, about 38% 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
Cox College
Springfield
$99,678$41,435
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 Rockhurst University make?

The median salary is $106,544 one year after graduation and $125,080 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.

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