Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Master's degree · Pennsylvania State University-World Campus · University Park, PA
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus earn a median of $99,406 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 $41,000, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Vincent College Latrobe | $199,496 | $117,526 |
| Gannon University Erie | $188,872 | $110,884 |
| York College of Pennsylvania York | $143,511 | $59,250 |
| University of Scranton Scranton | $137,996 | $50,865 |
| La Salle University Philadelphia | $137,009 | $89,598 |
| Villanova University Villanova | $125,417 | $69,358 |
| Immaculata University Immaculata | $124,244 | — |
| Holy Family University Philadelphia | $123,725 | $32,791 |
| Moravian University Bethlehem | $118,958 | — |
| Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre | $118,515 | $41,390 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia | $117,607 | $27,333 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg | $117,511 | $50,714 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia | $117,291 | $51,250 |
| DeSales University Center Valley | $115,780 | $40,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia | $115,382 | $49,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Pennsylvania State University-World Campus make?
The median salary is $99,406 one year after graduation and $129,551 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.