Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Central Arizona College · Coolidge, AZ
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Central Arizona College earn a median of $70,026 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 $13,829, about 20% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other Arizona schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Estrella Mountain Community College Avondale | $78,359 | $7,449 |
| Carrington College-Tucson Tucson | $76,515 | $32,311 |
| Carrington College-Mesa Mesa | $76,515 | $32,311 |
| Carrington College-Phoenix North Phoenix | $76,515 | $32,311 |
| Glendale Community College Glendale | $75,418 | $6,696 |
| Yavapai College Prescott | $74,560 | $19,682 |
| GateWay Community College Phoenix | $74,062 | $7,328 |
| Mohave Community College Kingman | $73,774 | $14,000 |
| Scottsdale Community College Scottsdale | $73,683 | $7,000 |
| Mesa Community College Mesa | $73,639 | $6,606 |
| Pima Community College Tucson | $73,629 | $12,125 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Mesa Mesa | $73,509 | $27,552 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Tucson Tucson | $73,509 | $27,552 |
| Phoenix College Phoenix | $72,843 | $6,937 |
| Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix | $71,136 | $6,781 |
Other programs at Central Arizona College
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$34,706 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$29,819 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesUndergraduate certificate
$32,235 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$51,306
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Central Arizona College make?
The median salary is $70,026 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,829.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.