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 Maryland

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Maryland (13 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Johns Hopkins University$82,333
University of Maryland Global Campus$92,323$81,793$19,0840.21
Washington Adventist University$85,352$47,0330.55
Notre Dame of Maryland University$83,354$82,904$26,0000.31
Frostburg State University$82,617$82,068$22,7500.28
Towson University$80,344$74,833$23,3780.29
National Median$74,888$27,0000.36

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

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Maryland schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi
$7,992$92,323$19,084
Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park
$25,200$85,352$47,033
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore
$41,910$83,354$26,000
Frostburg State University
Frostburg
$9,998$82,617$22,750
Towson University
Towson
$11,306$80,344$23,378

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 Johns Hopkins University, approximately 20% 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.