Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (32 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Christian Brothers University$82,708
Strayer University-Tennessee$81,061$34,0400.42
Galen Health Institutes-Nashville Campus$76,234$82,003$45,7750.60
Baptist Health Sciences University$74,962$66,408$47,5000.63
University of Memphis$73,680$64,251$27,1680.37
The University of Tennessee-Martin$71,727$65,594$25,2310.35
National Median$74,888$27,0000.36

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Tennessee

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Strayer University-Tennessee
Memphis
$13,920$81,061$34,040
Galen Health Institutes-Nashville Campus
Nashville
$16,400$76,234$45,775
Baptist Health Sciences University
Memphis
$13,846$74,962$47,500
University of Memphis
Memphis
$10,344$73,680$27,168
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin
$10,208$71,727$25,231

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 Christian Brothers University, approximately 31% 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.