Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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 Pennsylvania
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing certificate's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (20 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | — | $64,159 | — | — |
| University of Pennsylvania | $160,797 | $160,445 | $19,875 | 0.12 |
| Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing | $81,336 | — | $20,000 | 0.25 |
| St Lukes Hospital School of Nursing | $79,203 | $71,131 | $24,087 | 0.30 |
| Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing | $74,192 | — | $28,250 | 0.38 |
| Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences | $71,638 | $74,644 | $27,140 | 0.38 |
| National Median | $66,398 | — | $23,562 | 0.35 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Pennsylvania
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia | $66,104 | $160,797 | $19,875 |
| Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Philadelphia | — | $81,336 | $20,000 |
| St Lukes Hospital School of Nursing Bethlehem | — | $79,203 | $24,087 |
| Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing Pottsville | — | $74,192 | $28,250 |
| Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences Reading | $11,915 | $71,638 | $27,140 |
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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, approximately 14% 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.