Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Jefferson State Community College · Birmingham, AL
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Jefferson State Community College earn a median of $63,811 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $80,813 four years after graduating (middle half: $61,109–$103,839). Median debt is $11,000, about 17% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other Alabama schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Herzing University-Birmingham Birmingham | $73,342 | $19,259 |
| Fortis College-Dothan Dothan | $71,678 | $28,450 |
| Bishop State Community College Mobile | $71,034 | — |
| Southern Union State Community College Wadley | $69,147 | $9,750 |
| Coastal Alabama Community College Bay Minette | $67,900 | $13,053 |
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College Phenix City | $67,491 | $13,133 |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Selma Selma | $67,158 | — |
| University of West Alabama Livingston | $66,312 | $20,750 |
| Lurleen B Wallace Community College Andalusia | $65,605 | — |
| Fortis College Mobile | $64,979 | $27,910 |
| Lawson State Community College Birmingham | $64,547 | — |
| Bevill State Community College Jasper | $63,532 | — |
| Troy University Troy | $61,890 | $20,417 |
| Gadsden State Community College Gadsden | $61,443 | — |
| Shelton State Community College Tuscaloosa | $60,540 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Jefferson State Community College make?
The median salary is $63,811 one year after graduation and $69,606 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.