Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

First professional degree · South Dakota State University · Brookings, SD

CIP 51.38

$119,763Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$117,505Median earnings 4 years after

$120,458Median earnings 5 years after

$53,543Median federal debt

12Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at South Dakota State University earn a median of $119,763 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 $53,543, about 45% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at South Dakota State University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree$104,596
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$103,339
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Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$73,770
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$71,758
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree$69,255
Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$69,129
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$67,791
Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree$63,921
ChemistryMaster's degree$59,387
Plant SciencesBachelor's degree$58,787
ArchitectureMaster's degree$51,991
Agricultural Business and ManagementBachelor's degree$51,222
Agriculture, GeneralBachelor's degree$49,781
Agricultural MechanizationBachelor's degree$47,492
MathematicsBachelor's degree$46,520
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree$45,975
Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesBachelor's degree$45,770
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree$45,625
Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's degree$45,123

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $119,763 one year after graduation and $120,458 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $53,543.

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