Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Bachelor's degree · Georgia Highlands College · Rome, GA

CIP 51.38

$83,986Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$95,596Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$15,500Median federal debt
34Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Georgia Highlands College earn a median of $83,986 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $88,910 four years after graduating (middle half: $67,853–$114,470). Median debt is $15,500, about 18% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's degree) at other Georgia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
East Georgia State College
Swainsboro
$84,669—
Chamberlain University-Georgia
Sandy Springs
$83,188$22,213
Clayton State University
Morrow
$82,714$26,500
Reinhardt University
Waleska
$81,266$24,025
Brenau University
Gainesville
$80,786$28,357
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw
$80,560$18,750
Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville
$80,074—
Emory University
Atlanta
$79,073$19,750
Dalton State College
Dalton
$78,830$14,699
Georgia State University
Atlanta
$78,165$23,878
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville
$78,087$24,000
Gordon State College
Barnesville
$77,695$17,500
South University-Savannah Online
Savannah
$77,635$23,592
South University-Savannah
Savannah
$77,635$23,592
Albany State University
Albany
$77,491$23,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Georgia Highlands College make?

The median salary is $83,986 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.