University tenure pay ?

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I am currently in school for ACNP at the masters level. I have always considered teaching. I have considered a Phd down the road to teach at the university level. My concern with it is I am not sure what the university tenure pay is. Would I start out considerably less than a ACNP? I know that money is not everything but I would hate to go to more school and incur more school debt to make less. Thanks for any help.

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Right now educators make a little less than clinicians, but you have to take a lot of differences between the two jobs. Many education jobs in universities is based on a 32 hour work week for 9 months out of the year. Taking the extra time off evens out the pay difference. You can work over the summer to make the pay the same. Though there is a wide range of working conditions, you might be expected to put in 50 hour work weeks during school. APNs can take a 50% pay cut (not taking into account actual worked hours). There is also a much wider pay differential in education. A doctorate and the ability to get published can add tremendously to your income. You can also end up making much more than clinicians if you become a dean or similar position. You should do what makes you happy, either path will support you financially.

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Check out salary.com. The information is pretty accurate, search "professor of nursing", and also look up your specific specialty. Keep in mind the reported values are a 9 month appointment.

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Specializes in psych, addictions, hospice, education.

Also keep in mind that you don't start out with tenure. It takes awhile to get to that.

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