Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · MiraCosta College · Oceanside, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,335Median earnings 3 years after
$91,941Median 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 MiraCosta College earn a median of $43,335.
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 MiraCosta College
- Communication and Media StudiesAssociate's degree
$43,866 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$28,834 - Biological and Physical SciencesAssociate's degree
$53,078 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$61,778
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from MiraCosta College make?
The median salary is $43,335 and $91,941 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.