Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Undergraduate certificate · Cabrillo College · Aptos, CA

CIP 51.38

$91,090Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$122,830Median earnings 4 years after
$135,694Median earnings 5 years after
$15,000Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Cabrillo College earn a median of $91,090 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $80,020 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,256–$105,261). Median debt is $15,000, about 16% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Undergraduate certificate) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Glendale Career College
Glendale
$100,874$30,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Cabrillo College make?

The median salary is $91,090 one year after graduation and $135,694 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,000.

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