Registered Nurses
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$97,550/yr
Typical range
$80,330 – $112,350
Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to entry
About 4 years
What a Registered Nurses does
Registered Nurses provide direct patient care, administer medications, and monitor health conditions in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings. They work closely with doctors and other medical professionals to develop and implement treatment plans.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~2 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Clinical Nurse Specialists — $97,550/yr
- Acute Care Nurses — $97,550/yr
- Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses — $97,550/yr
- Critical Care Nurses — $97,550/yr
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses — $64,400/yr
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