Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at McMurry 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 Texas
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (73 total in state)
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 McMurry UniversityAbilene | $31,372 | $76,677* | $72,492 | $27,000* | — |
 West Coast University-TexasRichardson | $16,715 | $95,859* | $98,869 | $38,145* | 0.40 |
 University of Houston-Clear LakeHouston | $7,746 | $93,001* | — | —* | — |
 Baptist Health System School of Health ProfessionsSan Antonio | $14,675 | $91,456* | — | $43,010* | 0.47 |
 Austin Community College DistrictAustin | $2,550 | $88,105* | — | —* | — |
 Texas A&M University-Central TexasKilleen | $6,627 | $88,036* | — | $22,750* | 0.26 |
| National Median | — | $74,888* | — | $27,000* | 0.36 |
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 McMurry University, approximately 45% 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 54 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.