Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Associate's degree · Troy University · Troy, AL

CIP 51.38

$61,890Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$76,051Median earnings 4 years after
$68,112Median earnings 5 years after
$20,417Median federal debt
73Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Troy University earn a median of $61,890 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 $20,417, about 33% 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

CollegeEarnings (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—
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham
$63,811$11,000
Bevill State Community College
Jasper
$63,532—
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 Troy University make?

The median salary is $61,890 one year after graduation and $68,112 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,417.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.