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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?

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
3.9 yrs
≈ $4,176 total interest

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