Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Briar Cliff 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 Iowa
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (19 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Cliff University | $67,362* | $62,220 | — | — |
| Luther College | $75,533* | $65,542 | $27,000 | 0.36 |
| Dordt University | $71,680* | $64,987 | $24,500 | 0.34 |
| Northwestern College | $71,479* | — | $27,000 | 0.38 |
| St Luke's College | $71,064* | — | $29,000 | 0.41 |
| Upper Iowa University | $70,224* | $68,477 | $35,004 | 0.50 |
| National Median | $74,888* | — | $27,000 | 0.36 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Iowa
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luther College Decorah | $50,320 | $75,533 | $27,000 |
| Dordt University Sioux Center | $35,960 | $71,680 | $24,500 |
| Northwestern College Orange City | $35,300 | $71,479 | $27,000 |
| St Luke's College Sioux City | $20,940 | $71,064 | $29,000 |
| Upper Iowa University Fayette | $19,000 | $70,224 | $35,004 |
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 Briar Cliff University, approximately 30% 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 16 similar programs in IA. Actual outcomes may vary.