Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

First professional degree · Vanderbilt University · Nashville, TN

CIP 51.38

$141,289Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$133,154Median earnings 4 years after
$130,684Median earnings 5 years after
$68,800Median federal debt
65Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Vanderbilt University earn a median of $141,289 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 $68,800, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (First professional degree) at other Tennessee schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis
$122,642$70,335

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $141,289 one year after graduation and $130,684 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $68,800.

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