Median Earnings (1yr)
$84,882
5th percentile (25th in WI)
Sample Size
29
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates earn $85k, placing them in the 5th 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 Wisconsin

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing masters's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (17 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee$84,882$81,082
Alverno College$110,212$111,155
Marian University$109,752$115,289
Bellin College$106,471$108,254
Herzing University-Brookfield$103,068$118,306
Herzing University-Madison$103,068$118,306
National Median$106,264

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

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Wisconsin schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Alverno College
Milwaukee
$32,794$110,212
Marian University
Fond Du Lac
$33,000$109,752
Bellin College
Green Bay
$28,211$106,471
Herzing University-Brookfield
Brookfield
$13,420$103,068
Herzing University-Madison
Madison
$13,420$103,068

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 Wisconsin-Milwaukee, approximately 30% 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.