An advanced degree in nursing opens up job opportunities to roles including nurse practitioners, certified registered nurse anesthetists, nurse educators, clinical nurse specialists and leadership positions like directors or managers.
Here are the average salaries to expect for seven industry roles when holding a Master of Science in nursing in 2023, according to Forbes and the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
- Nurse anesthetists — $195,610
- Nurse practitioners — $120,680
- Nurse midwives — $112,830
- Nurse administrators — $91,000
- Legal nurse consultants — $87,000
- Nurse educators — $77,440
- Nurse researchers — $74,000
