Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Bellevue University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Nebraska
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Nebraska (11 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue University | $74,175* | $72,332 | — | — |
| Doane University | $80,849* | $67,042 | $37,741 | 0.47 |
| Creighton University | $77,587* | $71,352 | $27,000 | 0.35 |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | $76,333* | $73,776 | $27,000 | 0.35 |
| Union Adventist University | $75,244* | $66,629 | $31,000 | 0.41 |
| Midland University | $74,515* | $70,377 | $30,750 | 0.41 |
| National Median | $74,888* | — | $27,000 | 0.36 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Nebraska
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Nebraska schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doane University Crete | $40,491 | $80,849 | $37,741 |
| Creighton University Omaha | $47,000 | $77,587 | $27,000 |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln | $41,658 | $76,333 | $27,000 |
| Union Adventist University Lincoln | $27,990 | $75,244 | $31,000 |
| Midland University Fremont | $40,270 | $74,515 | $30,750 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Bellevue University, approximately 29% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 10 similar programs in NE. Actual outcomes may vary.