Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Undergraduate certificate · Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus · University Park, PA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$108,264Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
3Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus earn a median of $108,264. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $80,020 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,256–$105,261).
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Undergraduate certificate) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia | $160,797 | — |
| Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Philadelphia | $81,336 | $20,000 |
| St Lukes Hospital School of Nursing Bethlehem | $79,203 | $14,000 |
| Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing Pottsville | $74,192 | $14,822 |
| Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences Reading | $71,638 | $18,500 |
| Washington Health System School of Nursing Washington | $66,293 | $15,147 |
| DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Johnstown | $65,041 | $19,999 |
| UPMC Mercy School of Nursing Pittsburgh | $64,745 | $13,750 |
| UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing Pittsburgh | $63,308 | $19,508 |
| UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing Pittsburgh | $62,563 | $19,812 |
| Citizens School of Nursing Tarentum | $62,173 | $16,000 |
| Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing Pittsburgh | $60,521 | $13,351 |
| UPMC Jameson School of Nursing New Castle | $60,007 | $15,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus make?
The median salary is $108,264.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.