Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · College of the Desert · Palm Desert, CA
$91,848Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$106,782Median earnings 4 years after
$115,416Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
83Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at College of the Desert earn a median of $91,848 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).
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 | — |
Other programs at College of the Desert
- Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree
$32,482 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$30,417 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$25,934 - Psychology, GeneralAssociate's degree
$25,792 - Communication and Media StudiesAssociate's degree
$47,357 - Biological and Physical SciencesAssociate's degree
$59,719 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate certificate
$65,504 - SociologyAssociate's degree
$35,465 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsAssociate's degree
$40,391 - HistoryAssociate's degree
$49,234
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from College of the Desert make?
The median salary is $91,848 one year after graduation and $115,416 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.