Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Master's degree · Radford University · Radford, VA

CIP 51.38

$101,223Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$123,832Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$30,016Median federal debt
24Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Radford University earn a median of $101,223 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 $30,016, about 30% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's degree) at other Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Shenandoah University
Winchester
$124,681$49,022
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$111,341$37,750
Bluefield University
Bluefield
$108,841—
Marymount University
Arlington
$105,608—
George Mason University
Fairfax
$105,346$41,000
Old Dominion University
Norfolk
$104,712$41,000
ECPI University
Virginia Beach
$102,419$27,912
South University-Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach
$102,397$59,405
South University-Richmond
Glen Allen
$102,397$59,405
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
$97,814$29,000
Liberty University
Lynchburg
$95,825$34,165
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville
$89,572$55,606

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $101,223 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $30,016.

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