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Associate-2% vs national median2,162 grads tracked

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Monroe Community College

Ranked 242nd of 425 associate programs in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$61,561
middle 50%: $51,210 – $72,265
Median · 5 years out
$73,222
middle 50%: $60,613 – $85,080
Median · 10 years out
$81,319
middle 50%: $64,923 – $97,031

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

Nursing graduates from this institution start with a median salary of $62k. Earnings increase to $81k by the tenth year of employment.

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
≈ $5,722 total interest

Same major at other universities

Baton Rouge Community College
$73,832 · 5 yrs out
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
$73,822 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University - Billings
$73,402 · 5 yrs out
College of Coastal Georgia
$73,335 · 5 yrs out
Pueblo Community College
$73,324 · 5 yrs out
Northeastern Junior College
$73,228 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
$73,140 · 5 yrs out
Kishwaukee College
$73,065 · 5 yrs out
Central Wyoming College
$72,912 · 5 yrs out
Laurel Ridge Community College
$72,858 · 5 yrs out
Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College
$72,807 · 5 yrs out
Southside Virginia Community College
$72,804 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Monroe Community College

Criminal Justice and Corrections (Certificate)
$104,698 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Certificate)
$104,698 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Associate)
$76,747 · 5 yrs out
Engineering, General (Associate)
$76,747 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Associate)
$73,904 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Associate)
$68,731 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$67,412 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$66,780 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$66,273 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$65,291 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$64,402 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$63,826 · 5 yrs out

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