Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Master's degree · Gardner-Webb University · Boiling Springs, NC
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Gardner-Webb University earn a median of $94,355 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 $41,319, about 44% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem | $202,919 | $103,942 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte | $118,061 | $41,000 |
| East Carolina University Greenville | $112,198 | $41,971 |
| Duke University Durham | $109,702 | $89,495 |
| Western Carolina University Cullowhee | $106,628 | $36,847 |
| South University-High Point High Point | $102,397 | $59,405 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill | $99,792 | $41,000 |
| Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem | $96,656 | $26,157 |
| Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte | $93,594 | $40,654 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro | $93,594 | — |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington | $92,353 | $28,810 |
Other programs at Gardner-Webb University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
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$110,028 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$81,929 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsDoctoral degree
$76,129 - Curriculum and InstructionDoctoral degree
$72,305 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$71,337 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree
$67,979 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$67,370 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$60,802 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$59,751 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$55,011 - Educational/Instructional Media DesignMaster's degree
$52,313 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$47,147 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$44,261 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$42,840 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$39,850 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's degree
$39,472 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$35,433 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyBachelor's degree
$34,491 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$42,282
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Gardner-Webb University make?
The median salary is $94,355 one year after graduation and $101,137 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,319.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.