Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Undergraduate certificate · UPMC Mercy School of Nursing · Pittsburgh, PA
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing earn a median of $64,745 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $80,020 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,256–$105,261). Median debt is $13,750, about 21% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Undergraduate certificate) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia | $160,797 | — |
| Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Philadelphia | $81,336 | $20,000 |
| St Lukes Hospital School of Nursing Bethlehem | $79,203 | $14,000 |
| Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing Pottsville | $74,192 | $14,822 |
| Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences Reading | $71,638 | $18,500 |
| Washington Health System School of Nursing Washington | $66,293 | $15,147 |
| DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Johnstown | $65,041 | $19,999 |
| UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing Pittsburgh | $63,308 | $19,508 |
| UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing Pittsburgh | $62,563 | $19,812 |
| Citizens School of Nursing Tarentum | $62,173 | $16,000 |
| Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing Pittsburgh | $60,521 | $13,351 |
| UPMC Jameson School of Nursing New Castle | $60,007 | $15,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from UPMC Mercy School of Nursing make?
The median salary is $64,745 one year after graduation and $75,380 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,750.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.