Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Master's degree · Excelsior University · Albany, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Excelsior University earn a median of $104,681 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 $27,295, about 26% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $132,715 | $116,593 |
| SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Brooklyn | $132,479 | $26,425 |
Other programs at Excelsior University
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$101,386 - Health Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesMaster's degree
$95,343 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$93,104 - Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree
$88,713 - Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementMaster's degree
$85,431 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$84,928 - Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$83,479 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree
$77,162 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsMaster's degree
$76,747 - Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree
$71,773 - Science Technologies/Technicians, GeneralBachelor's degree
$71,144 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$70,191 - Electromechanical Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree
$67,558 - Intelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsBachelor's degree
$64,071 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$62,703 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$60,782 - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherMaster's degree
$58,476 - Computer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree
$56,260 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$55,602
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Excelsior University make?
The median salary is $104,681 one year after graduation and $117,723 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,295.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.