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Associate+2% vs national median864 grads tracked

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Minnesota North College

Ranked 187th of 425 associate programs in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$62,636
middle 50%: $50,775 – $74,872
Median · 5 years out
$75,964
middle 50%: $60,489 – $89,336
Median · 10 years out
$82,911
middle 50%: $66,808 – $106,801

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 Minnesota North College's associate program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing earn a median $62,636 one year after graduating, rising to $82,911 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% above the national median of $74,796 for this field, ranking 187th 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
5.2 yrs
≈ $5,566 total interest

Same major at other universities

Treasure Valley Community College
$76,554 · 5 yrs out
Otero College
$76,545 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology - Okmulgee
$76,412 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University at Eunice
$76,383 · 5 yrs out
Colorado Northwestern Community College
$76,150 · 5 yrs out
Corning Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
$76,015 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University Northwest
$75,921 · 5 yrs out
South Central College
$75,918 · 5 yrs out
Georgia Highlands College
$75,876 · 5 yrs out
Genesee Community College
$75,869 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University at Alexandria
$75,852 · 5 yrs out
Germanna Community College
$75,808 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Minnesota North College

Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$73,958 · 5 yrs out
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$73,958 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Certificate)
$70,944 · 5 yrs out
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Certificate)
$70,944 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Construction Trades (Certificate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Certificate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Associate)
$66,619 · 5 yrs out
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate)
$66,619 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$58,516 · 5 yrs out
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Certificate)
$58,363 · 5 yrs out

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