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Bachelor's+6% vs national median647 grads tracked

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Chicago State University

Ranked 83rd of 294 bachelor's programs in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$75,862
middle 50%: $55,246 – $91,508
Median · 5 years out
$89,678
middle 50%: $74,046 – $109,788
Median · 10 years out
$98,163
middle 50%: $77,842 – $120,614

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Chicago State University's bachelor's program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing earn a median $75,862 one year after graduating, rising to $98,163 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 6% above the national median of $84,234 for this field, ranking 83rd of 294 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
4.3 yrs
≈ $4,528 total interest

Same major at other universities

Sam Houston State University
$90,139 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University Northwest
$90,081 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Commerce
$90,054 · 5 yrs out
Albany State University
$89,990 · 5 yrs out
Angelo State University
$89,934 · 5 yrs out
Westfield State University
$89,768 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University at Alexandria
$89,578 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
$89,443 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State University Moorhead
$88,902 · 5 yrs out
Fitchburg State University
$88,859 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
$88,826 · 5 yrs out
Rogers State University
$88,764 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Chicago State University

Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$152,065 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$152,065 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$113,931 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$105,999 · 5 yrs out
Social Sciences (Master's)
$101,595 · 5 yrs out
Library Science (Master's)
$99,481 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$98,381 · 5 yrs out
History (Master's)
$89,458 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Bachelor's)
$80,472 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$79,542 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$79,284 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Master's)
$78,170 · 5 yrs out

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