Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Polk State College · Winter Haven, FL
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Polk State College earn a median of $69,158 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 $9,750, 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 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 | — |
| 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 |
| Galen Health Institutes-Sarasota Sarasota | $68,114 | $24,808 |
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$41,443 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsNon-credential program
$55,070
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Polk State College make?
The median salary is $69,158 one year after graduation and $75,780 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,750.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.