Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Master's Degree
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How Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | $228,357 | $210,367 | -8% |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $106,311 | $117,852 | +11% |
| Winona State University | $116,642 | $116,147 | -0% |
| St Catherine University | $81,054 | $106,718 | +32% |
| Walden University | $109,614 | $106,295 | -3% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing masters's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (16 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Saint Mary's University of MinnesotaWinona | $43,160 | $228,357 | $210,367 | — | — |
 Winona State UniversityWinona | $10,498 | $116,642 | $116,147 | — | — |
 Walden UniversityMinneapolis | $12,498 | $109,614 | $106,295 | — | — |
 Augsburg UniversityMinneapolis | $43,942 | $109,022 | — | — | — |
 Minnesota State University-MankatoMankato | $9,490 | $106,311 | $117,852 | — | — |
 Capella UniversityMinneapolis | $14,436 | $106,264 | $101,297 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $106,264 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing graduates
Nurse Anesthetists
Nurse Midwives
Nurse Practitioners
Medical and Health Services Managers
Registered Nurses
Acute Care Nurses
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
Critical Care Nurses
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
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 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, 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.