Career outcomes
What graduates do with an MSN in Nursing Informatics
Informatics nurses run the systems side of care: EHR optimization, clinical data, and digital workflows. Pay tracks health-IT and management occupations rather than bedside scales.
| Role (BLS occupation) | 2024 median pay | Projected growth 2024-34 |
|---|
| Medical and health services managers | $117,960 | 23% growth |
| Health information technologists and medical registrars | $67,310 | 15% growth |
Figures are U.S. national medians from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook: 2024 median annual pay and projected employment change from 2024 to 2034. Pay varies by state, employer, and experience. What happens after a WGU degree: employers, salary surveys, and the already-employed vs career-changer split.