Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduate certificate · Capella University · Minneapolis, MN

CIP 51.38

$111,687Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$110,330Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$35,619Median federal debt
5Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the graduate certificate program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Capella University earn a median of $111,687 one year after completing the program. Nationally, graduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $126,911 four years after graduating (middle half: $95,167–$159,903). Median debt is $35,619, about 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $111,687 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $35,619.

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