Median Earnings (1yr)
$147,392
95th percentile (60th in CA)
Sample Size
33
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How National University graduates compare to all programs nationally

National University graduates earn $147k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing masters's programs at peer institutions in California (45 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
National University$147,392
Loma Linda University$217,830$149,473
California State University-Fullerton$193,133$148,672
California State University-Fresno$146,559$128,046
California State University-Los Angeles$145,897$138,953
Sonoma State University$144,966$118,435
National Median$106,264

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
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda
$217,830
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$7,073$193,133
California State University-Fresno
Fresno
$6,980$146,559
California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$6,813$145,897
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park
$8,190$144,966

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.