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Associate0% vs national median1,041 grads tracked

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Virginia Peninsula Community College

Ranked 219th of 425 associate programs in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$62,753
middle 50%: $50,305 – $75,246
Median · 5 years out
$74,571
middle 50%: $58,970 – $90,947
Median · 10 years out
$84,385
middle 50%: $65,590 – $102,040

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 Virginia Peninsula Community College's associate program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing earn a median $62,753 one year after graduating, rising to $84,385 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% below the national median of $74,796 for this field, ranking 219th 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?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
5.2 yrs
≈ $5,599 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of North Georgia
$74,729 · 5 yrs out
Gordon State College
$74,696 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Scranton
$74,690 · 5 yrs out
Rose State College
$74,677 · 5 yrs out
Western Wyoming Community College
$74,671 · 5 yrs out
Trident Technical College
$74,635 · 5 yrs out
Tulsa Community College
$74,415 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Northwest
$74,391 · 5 yrs out
Lake Superior College
$74,378 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Altoona
$74,278 · 5 yrs out
Rock Valley College
$74,260 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma City Community College
$74,240 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Virginia Peninsula Community College

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$85,664 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$82,185 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Associate)
$81,577 · 5 yrs out
Engineering, General (Associate)
$81,577 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$78,948 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$75,158 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$74,491 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$74,333 · 5 yrs out
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate)
$73,958 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$72,770 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$71,911 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Certificate)
$70,506 · 5 yrs out

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