Median Earnings (1yr)
$112,065
64th percentile (40th in CA)
Sample Size
248
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of California-Los Angeles graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of California-Los Angeles graduates earn $112k, placing them in the 64th percentile of all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing masters programs nationally.

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 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
University of California-Los Angeles$112,065$116,547
Loma Linda University$217,830$149,473
California State University-Fullerton$193,133$148,672
National University$147,392
California State University-Fresno$146,559$128,046
California State University-Los Angeles$145,897$138,953
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
National University
San Diego
$13,320$147,392
California State University-Fresno
Fresno
$6,980$146,559
California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$6,813$145,897

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 University of California-Los Angeles, approximately 27% 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.