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 Louisiana

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

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans$115,021
McNeese State University$112,712$107,350
Nicholls State University$110,948$111,276
Southeastern Louisiana University$104,763$107,029
University of Louisiana at Lafayette$103,324$105,491
Loyola University New Orleans$100,588$108,398
National Median$106,264

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

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Louisiana schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
McNeese State University
Lake Charles
$8,460$112,712
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux
$8,173$110,948
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond
$8,373$104,763
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette
$10,418$103,324
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans
$47,240$100,588

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 Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans, approximately 22% 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.