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Associate+19% vs national median211 grads tracked

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

Ranked 50th of 425 associate programs in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$76,587
middle 50%: $65,810 – $89,607
Median · 5 years out
$89,353
middle 50%: $76,487 – $102,349
Median · 10 years out
$103,597
middle 50%: $79,221 – $120,566

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 Clatsop Community College's associate program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing earn a median $76,587 one year after graduating, rising to $103,597 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 19% above the national median of $74,796 for this field, ranking 50th 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
4.3 yrs
≈ $4,498 total interest

Same major at other universities

Connecticut State Community College
$90,608 · 5 yrs out
Bunker Hill Community College
$90,151 · 5 yrs out
Naugatuck Valley Community College
$90,120 · 5 yrs out
Northwestern Connecticut Community College
$90,090 · 5 yrs out
South Texas College
$89,484 · 5 yrs out
Oregon Coast Community College
$89,393 · 5 yrs out
Umpqua Community College
$89,140 · 5 yrs out
City Colleges of Chicago - Olive-Harvey College
$89,097 · 5 yrs out
Alvin Community College
$88,993 · 5 yrs out
Holyoke Community College
$88,935 · 5 yrs out
Trinity Valley Community College
$88,880 · 5 yrs out
Dallas College
$88,854 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Clatsop Community College

Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$89,289 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$81,403 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Associate)
$64,402 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$52,251 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Certificate)
$42,800 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$40,660 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Certificate)
$40,660 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate)
$39,242 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate)
$39,242 · 5 yrs out
Transportation and Materials Moving (Associate)
$48,487 · 1 yr out
Marine Transportation (Associate)
$48,487 · 1 yr out
Fire Protection (Associate)
$47,939 · 1 yr out

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