Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Bachelor's degree · American University of Health Sciences · Signal Hill, CA

CIP 51.38

$94,816Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$120,284Median earnings 4 years after
$122,088Median earnings 5 years after
$37,584Median federal debt
76Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at American University of Health Sciences earn a median of $94,816 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 $37,584, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park
$125,646$12,500
California State University-East Bay
Hayward
$124,392$14,747
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland
$119,486$20,000
California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock
$119,356$22,000
Pacific Union College
Angwin
$119,258$29,833
San Francisco State University
San Francisco
$117,532$15,233
California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside
$117,088$5,500
California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento
$116,001$13,750
California State University-Chico
Chico
$113,181$16,500
California State University-Dominguez Hills
Carson
$110,626$10,000
California State University-Northridge
Northridge
$106,780$15,041
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa
$105,521$25,000
California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos
$103,799$24,246
California State University-Channel Islands
Camarillo
$103,484$15,238
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$103,028$12,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from American University of Health Sciences make?

The median salary is $94,816 one year after graduation and $122,088 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $37,584.

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