Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas · De Queen, AR
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$79,422Median earnings 4 years after
$69,081Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
22Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas earn a median of $54,249. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $80,813 four years after graduating (middle half: $61,109–$103,839).
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other Arkansas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas Helena | $78,213 | — |
| Arkansas State University-Newport Newport | $74,682 | $11,102 |
| Arkansas State University Jonesboro | $70,358 | $15,750 |
| Arkansas Northeastern College Blytheville | $70,131 | — |
| Baptist Health College Little Rock Little Rock | $68,834 | $12,415 |
| National Park College Hot Springs | $67,783 | $15,250 |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton Morrilton | $67,748 | $13,750 |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville | $67,192 | $13,938 |
| Arkansas Tech University Russellville | $67,063 | $20,800 |
| Jefferson Regional School of Nursing Pine Bluff | $67,010 | $14,000 |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock | $66,420 | $16,975 |
| Black River Technical College Pocahontas | $65,660 | $12,931 |
| University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College Forrest City | $64,932 | $7,100 |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville Batesville | $64,187 | $10,000 |
| Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Mountain Home | $62,518 | $14,919 |
Other programs at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsAssociate's degree
$62,501 - Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's degree
$36,808 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesBachelor's degree
$31,512 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$29,547 - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherAssociate's degree
$27,502 - Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate
$22,341 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociate's degree
$26,531 - Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate
$41,945 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree
$32,276
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas make?
The median salary is $54,249 and $69,081 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.