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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Wharton County Junior College

Ranked 70th of 425 associate programs in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$70,161
middle 50%: $58,166 – $85,498
Median · 5 years out
$86,887
middle 50%: $70,124 – $102,439
Median · 10 years out
$96,693
middle 50%: $78,803 – $111,278

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 Texas institution earn a median starting salary of $70k. Mid-career earnings rise to $87k, and ten-year medians reach $97k.

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
4.5 yrs
≈ $4,864 total interest

Same major at other universities

Ulster County Community College
$87,571 · 5 yrs out
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
$87,204 · 5 yrs out
Columbia Gorge Community College
$87,123 · 5 yrs out
Springfield Technical Community College
$87,097 · 5 yrs out
Northern Essex Community College
$87,092 · 5 yrs out
Southwest Texas Junior College
$87,070 · 5 yrs out
Weatherford College
$86,861 · 5 yrs out
Howard County Junior College District
$86,835 · 5 yrs out
Blue Mountain Community College
$86,717 · 5 yrs out
San Antonio College
$86,677 · 5 yrs out
Massasoit Community College
$86,568 · 5 yrs out
Massachusetts Bay Community College
$86,367 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Wharton County Junior College

Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$147,658 · 5 yrs out
Science Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$140,234 · 5 yrs out
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$133,973 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$74,416 · 5 yrs out
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate)
$72,884 · 5 yrs out
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Associate)
$71,728 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$71,212 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Certificate)
$69,441 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$67,570 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate)
$67,476 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate)
$65,590 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Certificate)
$62,871 · 5 yrs out

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