Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Master's degree · Texas State University · San Marcos, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Texas State University earn a median of $95,708 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 $35,780, about 37% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth | $203,601 | $147,822 |
| West Coast University-Texas Richardson | $128,308 | $35,570 |
| Midwestern State University Wichita Falls | $128,032 | $31,545 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg | $125,317 | $23,302 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station College Station | $119,052 | — |
| Angelo State University San Angelo | $117,398 | $36,107 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Galveston | $116,723 | $41,000 |
| Texas A & M International University Laredo | $116,512 | — |
| Prairie View A & M University Prairie View | $115,452 | $37,430 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio | $114,762 | $41,000 |
| Baylor University Waco | $114,017 | — |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton | $112,625 | $41,000 |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock | $110,624 | $50,275 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston | $110,523 | $38,314 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $109,058 | $48,470 |
Other programs at Texas State University
- Health and Medical Administrative ServicesGraduate certificate
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$86,492 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$84,758 - Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianBachelor's degree
$76,646 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsFirst professional degree
$76,380 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$72,990 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$72,861 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$70,906 - Manufacturing EngineeringBachelor's degree
$68,886 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$67,965 - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$67,589 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$66,523 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$66,011 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$65,219 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$62,600 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$61,718 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$58,153 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$58,110 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$58,035 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$57,600
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Texas State University make?
The median salary is $95,708 one year after graduation and $118,911 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $35,780.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.