Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Pima Community College · Tucson, AZ
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Pima Community College earn a median of $73,629 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 $12,125, about 16% 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 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 |
| Northland Pioneer College Holbrook | $71,105 | — |
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$31,002
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Pima Community College make?
The median salary is $73,629 one year after graduation and $79,158 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,125.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.