Median Earnings (1yr)
$117,291
75th percentile (40th in PA)
Sample Size
575
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Drexel University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Drexel University graduates earn $117k, placing them in the 75th percentile of all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing masters programs nationally.

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 Pennsylvania

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing masters's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (40 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Drexel University$117,291$113,512
Saint Vincent College$199,496$171,585
Gannon University$188,872$176,601
York College of Pennsylvania$143,511
University of Scranton$137,996$105,109
La Salle University$137,009$123,565
National Median$106,264

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

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Saint Vincent College
Latrobe
$41,100$199,496
Gannon University
Erie
$37,951$188,872
York College of Pennsylvania
York
$24,606$143,511
University of Scranton
Scranton
$52,309$137,996
La Salle University
Philadelphia
$35,570$137,009

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 Drexel University, approximately 25% 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.