Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Master's degree · Missouri State University-Springfield · Springfield, MO

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$184,068Median earnings 3 years after
$219,023Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
12Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Missouri State University-Springfield earn a median of $184,068. 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 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
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 Missouri State University-Springfield make?

The median salary is $184,068 and $219,023 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.