Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Cerritos College · Norwalk, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$108,092Median earnings 4 years after
$101,438Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
50Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Cerritos College earn a median of $83,079. 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 California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Unitek College Fremont | $120,006 | $18,594 |
| Yuba College Marysville | $117,283 | — |
| Mendocino College Ukiah | $113,261 | — |
| Pacific Union College Angwin | $110,696 | $25,104 |
| Merced College Merced | $107,024 | — |
| Moorpark College Moorpark | $105,599 | — |
| American Career College-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $105,516 | $27,565 |
| Carrington College-Sacramento Sacramento | $104,423 | $26,825 |
| Butte College Oroville | $104,268 | $12,000 |
| Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara | $101,955 | $18,360 |
| Contra Costa College San Pablo | $101,064 | — |
| Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa | $100,800 | $14,744 |
| Sacramento City College Sacramento | $100,622 | $14,000 |
| City College of San Francisco San Francisco | $100,031 | — |
| Lemoore College Lemoore | $99,992 | — |
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$51,842 - Legal Support ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$76,742
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Cerritos College make?
The median salary is $83,079 and $101,438 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.