MSN Master of Science in Nursing Nursing Leadership and Administration specialization
Career Outcomes & Job Titles
People interested in an online degree in nursing leadership and administration include nurses pursuing nurse executive roles in a variety of health care delivery settings.
Potential Employment Settings
- Community health agency
- Community or technical college
- Health clinic
- Home health care agency
- Hospital
- Hospital-based school of nursing
- Land-based or online college or university
- Long-term care facility
- Medical center
Common Job Titles/Positions*†
- Chief nursing officer
- Director of long-term care
- Director of nursing
- Director of wellness program
- Emergency department director
- Head nurse
- Nurse educator
- Nurse manager/administrator
*These examples are intended to serve as a general guide. Many factors determine what position an individual may attain and Capella can't guarantee a graduate will secure any specific job title.
†Some positions require licensure and/or other designations. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
School of Public Service Leadership Master's Degree Graduates
Data from graduates across all Public Service Leadership masters programs have been combined for these Career Outcomes results.
Master's degree graduates from Capella's School of Public Service leadership report satisfaction with their tasks and responsibilities. The majority (70%) of graduates are employed in healthcare, non-profit, social/community services, P-12, or government/public sector settings.
Percentage of respondents who answered "satisfied" or "very satisfied"
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during
Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.
Many of our Public Service Leadership master's degree alumni report receiving a salary increase or assuming a leadership role.
Percentage of respondents who indicated they had accomplished each item
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during
Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.