Median Earnings (1yr)
$157,271
95th percentile (60th in CA)
Sample Size
73
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How National University graduates compare to all programs nationally

National University graduates earn $157k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing grad-cert programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing grad-cert's programs at peer institutions in California (27 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
National University$157,271
California State University-Long Beach$143,367$135,232
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science$138,199
National Median$116,488

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

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach
$7,008$143,367
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Los Angeles
$18,933$138,199

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 National University, approximately 26% 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.