Associate+36% vs national median301 grads tracked
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Hawaii Community College
Ranked 17th of 425 associate programs in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$80,065
middle 50%: $57,663 – $92,935
Median · 5 years out
$102,090
middle 50%: $78,843 – $123,570
Median · 10 years out
$119,554
middle 50%: $82,048 – $138,614
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
This associate degree in nursing commands a median first-year salary of $80k. Median earnings hit $120k 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
3.9 yrs
≈ $4,176 total interest
Same major at other universities
Kingsborough Community College/CUNY
$106,944 · 5 yrs out
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
$105,202 · 5 yrs out
Roxbury Community College
$104,598 · 5 yrs out
SUNY Westchester Community College
$103,593 · 5 yrs out
Suffolk County Community College
$102,603 · 5 yrs out
University of Hawaii Maui College
$102,218 · 5 yrs out
Rockland Community College
$101,893 · 5 yrs out
Clackamas Community College
$99,449 · 5 yrs out
Laredo College
$97,736 · 5 yrs out
Mt. Hood Community College
$97,714 · 5 yrs out
Mountain View College
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Orange County Community College
$96,522 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Hawaii Community College
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$102,090 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$59,353 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$49,308 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$49,171 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$49,131 · 5 yrs out
Construction Trades (Associate)
$48,791 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$47,802 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$46,821 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$46,532 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$46,412 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$46,373 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Associate)
$45,582 · 5 yrs out
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