Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Sacramento City College · Sacramento, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Sacramento City College earn a median of $100,622 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). Median debt is $14,000, about 14% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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 |
| City College of San Francisco San Francisco | $100,031 | — |
| Lemoore College Lemoore | $99,992 | — |
| Coalinga College Coalinga | $99,984 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Sacramento City College make?
The median salary is $100,622 one year after graduation and $129,980 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.