Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Master's degree · Kent State University at Kent · Kent, OH

CIP 51.38

$95,690Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$114,464Median earnings 4 years after
$113,089Median earnings 5 years after
$37,500Median federal debt
157Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Kent State University at Kent earn a median of $95,690 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 $37,500, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's degree) at other Ohio schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Lourdes University
Sylvania
$218,172$109,952
Youngstown State University
Youngstown
$146,348$48,456
University of Akron Main Campus
Akron
$138,834$41,000
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland
$115,009$124,668
Otterbein University
Westerville
$109,981$60,824
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Columbus
$106,506$35,963
Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton
$104,352$47,165
Cedarville University
Cedarville
$103,813$36,896
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville
$102,849$37,537
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati
$102,735$54,666
Malone University
Canton
$102,644$49,092
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus
$100,925$49,134
Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens
$100,062$41,000
Ursuline College
Pepper Pike
$96,932$54,879
Walsh University
North Canton
$95,741$49,456

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Kent State University at Kent make?

The median salary is $95,690 one year after graduation and $113,089 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $37,500.

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