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Associate-4% vs national median1,197 grads tracked

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Parkland College

Ranked 271st of 425 associate programs in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$62,419
middle 50%: $52,872 – $70,525
Median · 5 years out
$71,774
middle 50%: $59,307 – $84,270
Median · 10 years out
$84,523
middle 50%: $68,274 – $105,499

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 Parkland College's associate program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing earn a median $62,419 one year after graduating, rising to $84,523 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 4% below the national median of $74,796 for this field, ranking 271st 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?

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
5.3 yrs
≈ $5,709 total interest

Same major at other universities

Middle Georgia State University
$71,945 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana Delta Community College
$71,931 · 5 yrs out
Finger Lakes Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
$71,869 · 5 yrs out
Miles Community College
$71,857 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
$71,854 · 5 yrs out
Danville Area Community College
$71,778 · 5 yrs out
Midlands Technical College
$71,752 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
$71,750 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
$71,676 · 5 yrs out
Clark State College
$71,648 · 5 yrs out
Northland Community and Technical College
$71,541 · 5 yrs out
Ancilla Domini College
$71,441 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Parkland College

Construction Trades (Certificate)
$105,907 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Associate)
$75,158 · 5 yrs out
Engineering, General (Associate)
$75,158 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$67,042 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Certificate)
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$63,723 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$63,208 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$62,468 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Associate)
$61,926 · 5 yrs out
Construction Trades (Associate)
$60,508 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$59,120 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$58,796 · 5 yrs out

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