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 Indiana

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing masters's programs at peer institutions in Indiana (21 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Goshen College$109,258
University of Southern Indiana$113,564
Indiana University-East$112,242
Indiana University-Indianapolis$110,592$112,094
Indiana University-Kokomo$110,585
Purdue University-Main Campus$110,366
National Median$106,264

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

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Indiana schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville
$10,136$113,564
Indiana University-East
Richmond
$8,179$112,242
Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis
$10,449$110,592
Indiana University-Kokomo
Kokomo
$8,179$110,585
Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette
$9,992$110,366

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 Goshen College, approximately 37% 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.