Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Master's degree · Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Columbia University in the City of New York earn a median of $132,715 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 $116,593, about 88% of first-year earnings.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Medical College Albany | $238,461 | $60,919 |
| College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island | $153,845 | — |
| CUNY Lehman College Bronx | $150,048 | $22,052 |
| Adelphi University Garden City | $146,993 | $53,604 |
| University of Mount Saint Vincent Bronx | $144,239 | — |
| Wagner College Staten Island | $142,212 | $49,365 |
| New York University New York | $141,353 | $67,284 |
| CUNY Hunter College New York | $139,841 | $20,500 |
| Mercy University Dobbs Ferry | $137,806 | — |
| Dominican University New York Orangeburg | $136,977 | $41,000 |
| St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn | $136,311 | $43,045 |
| Pace University New York | $136,021 | $47,444 |
| Molloy University Rockville Centre | $133,952 | $45,750 |
| SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Brooklyn | $132,479 | $26,425 |
| Hofstra University Hempstead | $132,442 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York make?
The median salary is $132,715 one year after graduation and $139,144 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $116,593.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.