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Associate-5% vs national median770 grads tracked

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Montana State University - Northern

Ranked 289th of 425 associate programs in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$64,607
middle 50%: $53,763 – $75,032
Median · 5 years out
$70,870
middle 50%: $58,542 – $85,004
Median · 10 years out
$76,015
middle 50%: $60,917 – $91,765

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 Montana State University - Northern's associate program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing earn a median $64,607 one year after graduating, rising to $76,015 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% below the national median of $74,796 for this field, ranking 289th 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
≈ $5,589 total interest

Same major at other universities

Central Carolina Technical College
$71,192 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Kokomo
$71,182 · 5 yrs out
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
$71,120 · 5 yrs out
Utah State University
$71,041 · 5 yrs out
BridgeValley Community and Technical College
$70,982 · 5 yrs out
Rogers State University
$70,910 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Gateway Community College
$70,870 · 5 yrs out
Horry - Georgetown Technical College
$70,841 · 5 yrs out
South Georgia State College
$70,825 · 5 yrs out
Shawnee Community College
$70,796 · 5 yrs out
York Technical College
$70,793 · 5 yrs out
Salt Lake Community College
$70,696 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Montana State University - Northern

Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$84,790 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$84,790 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$83,881 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$83,881 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other (Bachelor's)
$80,540 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$77,524 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$74,491 · 5 yrs out
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$72,871 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$70,870 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$70,211 · 5 yrs out
Precision Production (Certificate)
$70,012 · 5 yrs out
Precision Metal Working (Certificate)
$70,012 · 5 yrs out

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