Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

First professional degree · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC

CIP 51.38

$102,075Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$142,610Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$73,625Median federal debt

33Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn a median of $102,075 one year after completing the program. Nationally, first professional degree graduates in this field earn a median of $133,099 four years after graduating (middle half: $107,508–$174,772). Median debt is $73,625, about 72% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make?

The median salary is $102,075 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $73,625.

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