Median Earnings (1yr)
$89,572
11th percentile (40th in VA)
Sample Size
137
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Virginia-Main Campus graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Virginia-Main Campus graduates earn $90k, placing them in the 11th 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 Virginia

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing masters's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (20 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Virginia-Main Campus$89,572$95,228
Shenandoah University$124,681$112,070
Virginia Commonwealth University$111,341$112,638
Bluefield University$108,841
Marymount University$105,608$114,565
George Mason University$105,346$107,015
National Median$106,264

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

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Shenandoah University
Winchester
$36,028$124,681
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$16,458$111,341
Bluefield University
Bluefield
$29,696$108,841
Marymount University
Arlington
$39,050$105,608
George Mason University
Fairfax
$13,815$105,346

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 Virginia-Main 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.