Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Piedmont University
Demorest, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 72 graduates a year
Piedmont University graduates in registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Piedmont University Compares for Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
All 966 colleges reporting registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $150,921 | $137,328 | #1 | $124,392 |
| 2 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $150,102 | $136,583 | #2 | $117,532 |
| 3 | Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA | $149,622 | $136,146 | #3 | $97,762 |
| 4 | Samuel Merritt University Oakland, CA | $148,193 | $134,846 | #4 | $119,486 |
| 5 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $143,886 | $130,927 | #6 | $125,646 |
| 6 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $143,356 | $130,445 | #7 | $101,731 |
| 7 | Pacific Union College Angwin, CA | $140,542 | $127,884 | #9 | $119,258 |
| 8 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $134,489 | $122,376 | #11 | $117,088 |
| 9 | Pacific College Costa Mesa, CA | $132,148 | $120,246 | #13 | — |
| 10 | Bushnell University Eugene, OR | $131,400 | $132,174 | #5 | $102,985 |
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| 731 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $79,583 | $80,913 | #802 | $74,531 |
| 732 | Edgewood College Madison, WI | $79,577 | $82,804 | #723 | $73,249 |
| 733 | Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN | $79,561 | $86,912 | #526 | $59,588 |
| 734 | Piedmont University Demorest, GA | $79,552 | $82,352 | #754 | $73,416 |
| 735 | Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK | $79,547 | $89,312 | #439 | $71,417 |
| 736 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $79,533 | $85,350 | #588 | $68,774 |
| 737 | Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO | $79,520 | $85,262 | #591 | $66,592 |
Other Majors at Piedmont University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,564 | $45,404 | #558 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,643 | $41,663 | #459 of 680 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $43,125 | — | #630 of 660 |
| Psychology | — | $23,665 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | $18,680 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Piedmont University registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $73,416 one year after graduating and $79,552 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Piedmont University rank for registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing?
Among 966 colleges reporting earnings for registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing graduates, Piedmont University ranks #734 by median pay four years after graduation, and #754 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing at Piedmont University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($88,910), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,906.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.