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Associate-11% vs national median431 grads tracked

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Northern Maine Community College

Ranked 360th of 425 associate programs in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$61,853
middle 50%: $52,732 – $70,603
Median · 5 years out
$66,891
middle 50%: $55,558 – $79,787
Median · 10 years out
$72,871
middle 50%: $59,402 – $89,880

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 Northern Maine Community College's associate program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing earn a median $61,853 one year after graduating, rising to $72,871 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 11% below the national median of $74,796 for this field, ranking 360th 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
5.6 yrs
≈ $5,924 total interest

Same major at other universities

Redlands Community College
$67,254 · 5 yrs out
Kennebec Valley Community College
$67,166 · 5 yrs out
Iowa Valley Community College District
$67,042 · 5 yrs out
Sauk Valley Community College
$67,018 · 5 yrs out
Spartanburg Community College
$67,008 · 5 yrs out
Heartland Community College
$67,004 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 11
$66,788 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 13
$66,615 · 5 yrs out
Des Moines Area Community College
$66,468 · 5 yrs out
Danville Community College
$66,382 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 14
$66,346 · 5 yrs out
Bluefield State University
$66,319 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Northern Maine Community College

Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$81,043 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Certificate)
$73,157 · 5 yrs out
Precision Production (Associate)
$65,282 · 5 yrs out
Precision Metal Working (Associate)
$65,282 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$58,906 · 5 yrs out
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Associate)
$57,301 · 5 yrs out
Construction Trades (Associate)
$51,994 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$49,143 · 5 yrs out
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services (Associate)
$48,096 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$46,878 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$43,722 · 5 yrs out

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