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Associate-6% vs national median317 grads tracked

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Lamar Community College

Ranked 297th of 425 associate programs in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$65,716
middle 50%: $53,720 – $77,901
Median · 5 years out
$70,664
middle 50%: $54,299 – $87,496
Median · 10 years out
$79,342
middle 50%: $59,505 – $100,994

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Lamar Community College's associate program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing earn a median $65,716 one year after graduating, rising to $79,342 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 6% below the national median of $74,796 for this field, ranking 297th of 425 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
5.3 yrs
≈ $5,520 total interest

Same major at other universities

Horry - Georgetown Technical College
$70,841 · 5 yrs out
South Georgia State College
$70,825 · 5 yrs out
Shawnee Community College
$70,796 · 5 yrs out
York Technical College
$70,793 · 5 yrs out
Salt Lake Community College
$70,696 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 10
$70,685 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Western Community College
$70,578 · 5 yrs out
Southeastern Illinois College
$70,566 · 5 yrs out
Dalton State College
$70,533 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 4
$70,464 · 5 yrs out
Jamestown Community College
$70,452 · 5 yrs out
Stark State College
$70,452 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Lamar Community College

Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$70,664 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Certificate)
$64,138 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$60,880 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$58,249 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate)
$42,157 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate)
$42,157 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$39,655 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services (Associate)
$37,454 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Associate)
$36,993 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$32,883 · 5 yrs out
Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services (Certificate)
$28,969 · 5 yrs out
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Certificate)
$28,969 · 5 yrs out

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