Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Columbus Technical College · Columbus, GA
$72,650Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$85,235Median earnings 4 years after
$69,101Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
61Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Columbus Technical College earn a median of $72,650 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 Georgia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee Technical College Marietta | $86,454 | — |
| West Georgia Technical College Waco | $83,943 | $15,995 |
| Albany State University Albany | $79,737 | $17,305 |
| Southern Crescent Technical College Griffin | $77,547 | $12,000 |
| Georgia Highlands College Rome | $74,476 | $11,750 |
| Georgia State University-Perimeter College Atlanta | $73,883 | $21,000 |
| Georgia State University Atlanta | $73,883 | $21,000 |
| Athens Technical College Athens | $72,823 | — |
| Middle Georgia State University Macon | $72,111 | $17,699 |
| Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville | $71,917 | $21,000 |
| Oconee Fall Line Technical College Sandersville | $71,239 | — |
| Atlanta Technical College Atlanta | $71,054 | $13,691 |
| South Georgia State College Douglas | $69,981 | $13,622 |
| Southern Regional Technical College Thomasville | $69,971 | — |
| Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Valdosta | $69,235 | — |
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$23,505 - Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate
$33,080 - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralUndergraduate certificate
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$43,726 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesUndergraduate certificate
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$45,509 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$29,138 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$45,565
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Columbus Technical College make?
The median salary is $72,650 one year after graduation and $69,101 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.