There isn’t great data available to clearly answer this question. The degree combination of BSN and MBA can result in a wide variety of different types of jobs with a broad pay range (roughly $98,430-$137,730 annually, according to BLS data below).
The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides multiple relevant occupational categories which generally reflect the broad range of salaries you may be able to compete for with the required education and experience:
Average salary estimates for roles in nursing and business*
Average salary | ||
| Career | Per year | Per hour |
| Registered nurses | $98,430 | $47.32 |
| General and operations managers | $133,120 | $64.00 |
| Medical and health service managers | $137,730 | $66.22 |
Nurses who earn “Chief” or C-suite titles such as Chief Nursing Officer may earn substantially higher salaries depending on the size of the institution and specific roles and responsibilities.
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* BLS pay estimates calculate the median annual wage for various occupations. Per the BLS the median wage for an occupation is: "The wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount, and half earned less. Median wage data are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey." Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2024. BLS median wage estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geographic market in which you want to work, and degree level and field, will affect career outcomes, including starting salary and earnings as an experienced employee. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the median salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, particular wage or salary, or other career growth.
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