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Associate-12% vs national median844 grads tracked

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at University of Maine - Augusta

Ranked 377th of 425 associate programs in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$57,766
middle 50%: $47,315 – $69,932
Median · 5 years out
$65,715
middle 50%: $52,601 – $79,266
Median · 10 years out
$76,446
middle 50%: $59,447 – $89,687

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 University of Maine - Augusta's associate program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing earn a median $57,766 one year after graduating, rising to $76,446 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 12% below the national median of $74,796 for this field, ranking 377th 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
5.8 yrs
≈ $6,285 total interest

Same major at other universities

Moberly Area Community College
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Southeastern Community College
$65,940 · 5 yrs out
University of South Dakota
$65,940 · 5 yrs out
Jefferson College
$65,815 · 5 yrs out
North Iowa Area Community College
$65,782 · 5 yrs out
Northeastern Oklahoma A & M College
$65,759 · 5 yrs out
Mountain Gateway Community College
$65,688 · 5 yrs out
Southern State Community College
$65,566 · 5 yrs out
Patrick & Henry Community College
$65,528 · 5 yrs out
Southwestern Community College
$65,511 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - East
$65,392 · 5 yrs out
Spoon River College
$65,213 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Maine - Augusta

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$83,820 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$68,774 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$68,758 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$60,976 · 5 yrs out
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Bachelor's)
$60,508 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Bachelor's)
$59,517 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration (Bachelor's)
$59,517 · 5 yrs out
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate)
$58,913 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$58,065 · 5 yrs out
Biology, General (Bachelor's)
$58,065 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate)
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$55,464 · 5 yrs out

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