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Certificate (1-2 years)-20% vs national median134 grads tracked

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at College of Coastal Georgia

Ranked 25th of 32 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$40,165
middle 50%: $33,260 – $49,095
Median · 5 years out
$48,199
middle 50%: $37,908 – $58,758
Median · 10 years out
$50,463
middle 50%: $40,493 – $68,928

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.

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

Graduates of College of Coastal Georgia's certificate (1-2 years) program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing earn a median $40,165 one year after graduating, rising to $50,463 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 20% below the national median of $59,914 for this field, ranking 25th of 32 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
8.6 yrs
≈ $9,618 total interest

Same major at other universities

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
$55,402 · 5 yrs out
Laurel Ridge Community College
$55,241 · 5 yrs out
Metropolitan Community College
$54,453 · 5 yrs out
Southwest Virginia Community College
$50,591 · 5 yrs out
Southside Virginia Community College
$50,502 · 5 yrs out
Rappahannock Community College
$49,292 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Western Community College
$48,121 · 5 yrs out
Wytheville Community College
$47,068 · 5 yrs out
Danville Community College
$46,161 · 5 yrs out
Patrick & Henry Community College
$45,390 · 5 yrs out
Three Rivers College
$44,767 · 5 yrs out
New River Community College
$43,820 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at College of Coastal Georgia

Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$78,843 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$75,928 · 5 yrs out
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$74,301 · 5 yrs out
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$73,565 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$73,335 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$71,867 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$70,012 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$62,818 · 5 yrs out

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