Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Bachelor's degree · Seattle University · Seattle, WA

CIP 51.38

$81,021Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$90,918Median earnings 4 years after
$91,519Median earnings 5 years after
$23,593Median federal debt
238Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Seattle University earn a median of $81,021 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $88,910 four years after graduating (middle half: $67,853–$114,470). Median debt is $23,593, about 29% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's degree) at other Washington schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Bellevue College
Bellevue
$97,067—
Saint Martin's University
Lacey
$94,947—
Walla Walla University
College Place
$90,709$27,000
Olympic College
Bremerton
$88,069—
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma
$86,212$12,500
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell
$86,212$12,500
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle
$86,212$12,500
Wenatchee Valley College
Wenatchee
$86,059—
Columbia Basin College
Pasco
$85,196—
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education
Kirkland
$84,504$22,767
Northwest University
Kirkland
$84,504$22,767
Gonzaga University
Spokane
$84,466$27,000
Washington State University
Pullman
$83,894$13,476
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma
$81,761$27,000
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle
$81,671$26,986

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $81,021 one year after graduation and $91,519 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,593.

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