Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Fresno Pacific 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 California
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (65 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno Pacific University | $100,589* | $119,148 | $27,000* | — |
| Sonoma State University | $125,646* | $124,083 | $19,750* | 0.16 |
| California State University-East Bay | $124,392* | $139,795 | $18,875* | 0.15 |
| Samuel Merritt University | $119,486* | $135,557 | $25,000* | 0.21 |
| California State University-Stanislaus | $119,356* | $111,925 | $23,450* | 0.20 |
| Pacific Union College | $119,258* | $112,642 | $31,000* | 0.26 |
| National Median | $74,888* | — | $27,000* | 0.36 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoma State University Rohnert Park | $8,190 | $125,646 | $19,750 |
| California State University-East Bay Hayward | $7,055 | $124,392 | $18,875 |
| Samuel Merritt University Oakland | — | $119,486 | $25,000 |
| California State University-Stanislaus Turlock | $7,826 | $119,356 | $23,450 |
| Pacific Union College Angwin | $35,214 | $119,258 | $31,000 |
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 Fresno Pacific University, approximately 59% 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 40 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.