Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduate certificate · Purdue University Global · West Lafayette, IN

CIP 51.38

$110,326Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$126,507Median earnings 4 years after

$136,530Median earnings 5 years after

$38,154Median federal debt

173Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the graduate certificate program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Purdue University Global earn a median of $110,326 one year after completing the program. Nationally, graduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $126,911 four years after graduating (middle half: $95,167–$159,903). Median debt is $38,154, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at Purdue University Global

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree$119,666
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$107,024
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Health Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesMaster's degree$92,468
Fire ProtectionBachelor's degree$89,622
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementMaster's degree$85,186
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree$84,133
Business Administration, Management and OperationsGraduate certificate$78,478
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$78,468
Fire ProtectionAssociate's degree$70,749
Educational/Instructional Media DesignMaster's degree$68,411
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$66,332
Finance and Financial Management ServicesMaster's degree$65,254
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$65,048
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$61,977
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementBachelor's degree$61,344
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree$59,946
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate certificate$59,658
Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree$58,758
Fire ProtectionMaster's degree$57,691

Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Purdue University Global make?

The median salary is $110,326 one year after graduation and $136,530 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $38,154.

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