Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Dalton State College · Dalton, GA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$75,311Median earnings 4 years after
$67,440Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
81Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Dalton State College earn a median of $53,885. 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 | — |
| Columbus Technical College Columbus | $72,650 | — |
| 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 | — |
Other programs at Dalton State College
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$78,830 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree
$58,734 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$51,841 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$43,424 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$41,595 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$39,889 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$37,856 - HistoryBachelor's degree
$32,899 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$30,839 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$30,688 - Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's degree
$29,594 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$23,664 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$38,914 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$50,217 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$17,224 - Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree
$53,429 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$40,932
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Dalton State College make?
The median salary is $53,885 and $67,440 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.