Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Palm Beach State College · Lake Worth, FL
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Palm Beach State College earn a median of $67,495 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 $8,750, about 13% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other Florida schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations West Palm Beach | $73,498 | $28,276 |
| Herzing University-Tampa Tampa | $73,342 | $19,259 |
| Herzing University-Orlando Winter Park | $73,342 | $19,259 |
| Broward College Fort Lauderdale | $72,991 | $9,000 |
| Northwest Florida State College Niceville | $71,737 | $7,532 |
| Valencia College Orlando | $70,422 | $12,000 |
| Seminole State College of Florida Sanford | $70,052 | $10,750 |
| College of Central Florida Ocala | $70,021 | $14,764 |
| Daytona College Ormond Beach | $69,749 | $26,601 |
| Gwinnett Institute Orlando | $69,241 | — |
| Meridian College Sarasota | $69,241 | — |
| Polk State College Winter Haven | $69,158 | $9,750 |
| Santa Fe College Gainesville | $68,611 | $12,000 |
| Rasmussen University-Florida Ocala | $68,119 | $20,058 |
| Galen Health Institutes-Gainesville Gainesville | $68,114 | $24,808 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Palm Beach State College make?
The median salary is $67,495 one year after graduation and $76,092 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $8,750.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.