Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Master's degree · Florida Gulf Coast University · Fort Myers, FL

CIP 51.38

$199,442Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$158,823Median earnings 5 years after
$94,418Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Florida Gulf Coast University earn a median of $199,442 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 $94,418, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
AdventHealth University
Orlando
$212,540$134,000
Florida State University
Tallahassee
$209,572$156,398
Barry University
Miami
$149,750$82,000
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
$123,825$48,500
Florida International University
Miami
$114,379$42,812
University of South Florida
Tampa
$108,040$52,931
University of Miami
Coral Gables
$107,332$53,296
University of West Florida
Pensacola
$103,426$31,814
University of Central Florida
Orlando
$103,063$27,242
South University-Tampa
Tampa
$102,397$59,405
South University-West Palm Beach
Royal Palm Beach
$102,397$59,405
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale
$102,338$70,148
Florida Southern College
Lakeland
$99,583$55,500
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville
$98,285$37,362
The University of Tampa
Tampa
$96,209$39,491

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University make?

The median salary is $199,442 one year after graduation and $158,823 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $94,418.

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