Bachelor's-2% vs national median314 grads tracked
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Dalton State College
Ranked 150th of 294 bachelor's programs in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$73,048
middle 50%: $61,561 – $91,034
Median · 5 years out
$82,718
middle 50%: $65,986 – $107,201
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Nursing graduates from this institution earn a median of $73k in their first year. This figure rises to $83k by year five.
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
4.5 yrs
≈ $4,789 total interest
Same major at other universities
Northwestern State University
$83,121 · 5 yrs out
Aurora University
$83,049 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Commonwealth University
$83,013 · 5 yrs out
Hampton University
$82,989 · 5 yrs out
Gustavus Adolphus College
$82,892 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Fayette, The Eberly Campus
$82,892 · 5 yrs out
College of Saint Benedict
$82,712 · 5 yrs out
Christopher Newport University
$82,614 · 5 yrs out
George Mason University
$82,503 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Madison
$82,474 · 5 yrs out
West Texas A&M University
$82,414 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$82,285 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Dalton State College
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$83,907 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$71,298 · 5 yrs out
Chemistry (Bachelor's)
$71,298 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$70,533 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$65,743 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$65,723 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$65,372 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$61,218 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$60,357 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$60,029 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate)
$58,625 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$57,147 · 5 yrs out
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