Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Master's degree · Western Governors University · Salt Lake City, UT

CIP 51.38

$100,249Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$111,688Median earnings 4 years after
$110,112Median earnings 5 years after
$13,665Median federal debt
1,949Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Western Governors University earn a median of $100,249 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 $13,665, about 14% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Westminster University
Salt Lake City
$114,972$60,328
Weber State University
Ogden
$88,691$25,500
University of Utah
Salt Lake City
$88,253—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $100,249 one year after graduation and $110,112 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,665.

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