Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Master's degree · Union University · Jackson, TN

CIP 51.38

$102,228Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$108,206Median earnings 4 years after
$113,834Median earnings 5 years after
$45,333Median federal debt
35Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Union University earn a median of $102,228 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 $45,333, 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 Tennessee schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia Inc
Madison
$200,989$131,581
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
$150,889$61,063
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
$130,211$61,500
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
$109,840$90,637
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale
$105,170$50,978
University of Memphis
Memphis
$98,692$43,576
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate
$97,154$57,040
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
$96,782$44,596
Tennessee State University
Nashville
$96,748$50,468
Belmont University
Nashville
$94,655$57,147
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
$93,524$44,053
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville
$93,349$28,090
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
$92,221$39,834
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City
$91,780$41,234
South College
Knoxville
$88,631$41,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Union University make?

The median salary is $102,228 one year after graduation and $113,834 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $45,333.

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