WhatGradsMake
Certificate (under 1 year)+93% vs national median1,038 grads tracked

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Lone Star College System

Ranked 2nd of 24 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$50,919
middle 50%: $31,905 – $74,073
Median · 5 years out
$82,784
middle 50%: $65,021 – $98,326
Median · 10 years out
$92,664
middle 50%: $72,075 – $112,207

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Lone Star College System's certificate (under 1 year) program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing earn a median $50,919 one year after graduating, rising to $92,664 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 93% above the national median of $42,917 for this field, ranking 2nd of 24 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
≈ $6,144 total interest

Same major at other universities

Oregon Coast Community College
$85,242 · 5 yrs out
Umpqua Community College
$80,863 · 5 yrs out
Red Rocks Community College
$78,709 · 5 yrs out
El Paso Community College
$77,847 · 5 yrs out
Oakton College
$73,565 · 5 yrs out
Brightpoint Community College
$71,191 · 5 yrs out
Central Virginia Community College
$60,523 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Lone Star College System

Fire Protection (Associate)
$108,135 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Certificate)
$90,782 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Certificate)
$90,782 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$88,842 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Certificate)
$87,304 · 5 yrs out
Precision Production (Associate)
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Precision Metal Working (Associate)
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$81,191 · 5 yrs out
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$79,787 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Certificate)
$77,306 · 5 yrs out
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$76,015 · 5 yrs out
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Associate)
$76,015 · 5 yrs out

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