The Nursing major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Medical, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Medical, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1072 Occupation: Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,940 | 74,250 | N/A | N/A |
Registered Nurses SOC: 29-1141 Occupation: Registered Nurses | $93,600 | 3,282,010 | N/A | N/A |
Nurse Anesthetists SOC: 29-1151 Occupation: Nurse Anesthetists | $223,210 | 50,350 | N/A | N/A |
Nurse Midwives SOC: 29-1161 Occupation: Nurse Midwives | $128,790 | 8,280 | N/A | N/A |
Nurse Practitioners SOC: 29-1171 Occupation: Nurse Practitioners | $129,210 | 307,390 | N/A | N/A |
Medical and Health Services Managers SOC: 11-9111 Occupation: Medical and Health Services Managers | $117,960 | 565,840 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,940 | 74,250 |
| 2023 | $80,780 | 72,700 |
| 2022 | $78,580 | 69,190 |
| 2021 | $77,440 | 68,060 |
| 2020 | $75,470 | 61,100 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $93,600 | 3,282,010 |
| 2023 | $86,070 | 3,175,390 |
| 2022 | $81,220 | 3,072,700 |
| 2021 | $77,600 | 3,047,530 |
| 2020 | $75,330 | 2,986,500 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $223,210 | 50,350 |
| 2023 | $212,650 | 47,810 |
| 2022 | $203,090 | 46,540 |
| 2021 | $195,610 | 43,950 |
| 2020 | $183,580 | 41,960 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $128,790 | 8,280 |
| 2023 | $129,650 | 6,960 |
| 2022 | $120,880 | 7,950 |
| 2021 | $112,830 | 7,750 |
| 2020 | $111,130 | 7,120 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $129,210 | 307,390 |
| 2023 | $126,260 | 280,140 |
| 2022 | $121,610 | 258,230 |
| 2021 | $120,680 | 234,690 |
| 2020 | $111,680 | 211,280 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,960 | 565,840 |
| 2023 | $110,680 | 515,100 |
| 2022 | $104,830 | 476,750 |
| 2021 | $101,340 | 436,770 |
| 2020 | $104,280 | 402,540 |