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Associate+2% vs national median541 grads tracked

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Otero College

Ranked 182nd of 425 associate programs in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$68,928
middle 50%: $55,961 – $81,746
Median · 5 years out
$76,545
middle 50%: $63,346 – $92,120
Median · 10 years out
$82,573
middle 50%: $64,402 – $103,229

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

Nursing graduates earn a high median of $68,928 immediately after graduation. This figure grows to $82,573 by year 10.

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?

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

Paid off in
4.9 yrs
≈ $5,155 total interest

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