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Associate+1% vs national median1,828 grads tracked

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Georgia Highlands College

Ranked 190th of 425 associate programs in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$69,679
middle 50%: $58,753 – $81,620
Median · 5 years out
$75,876
middle 50%: $61,630 – $91,703
Median · 10 years out
$84,723
middle 50%: $66,723 – $103,123

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 Georgia Highlands College's associate program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing earn a median $69,679 one year after graduating, rising to $84,723 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 1% above the national median of $74,796 for this field, ranking 190th 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?

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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
4.8 yrs
≈ $5,126 total interest

Same major at other universities

Louisiana State University at Eunice
$76,383 · 5 yrs out
Colorado Northwestern Community College
$76,150 · 5 yrs out
Corning Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
$76,015 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota North College
$75,964 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University Northwest
$75,921 · 5 yrs out
South Central College
$75,918 · 5 yrs out
Genesee Community College
$75,869 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University at Alexandria
$75,852 · 5 yrs out
Germanna Community College
$75,808 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina - Aiken
$75,771 · 5 yrs out
Morgan Community College
$75,765 · 5 yrs out
Connors State College
$75,758 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Georgia Highlands College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$91,987 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$88,322 · 5 yrs out
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Bachelor's)
$74,301 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$73,256 · 5 yrs out
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate)
$65,319 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Associate)
$52,563 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Associate)
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate)
$45,406 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate)
$45,406 · 5 yrs out
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Associate)
$38,226 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$51,929 · 1 yr out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$51,929 · 1 yr out

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