Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Kishwaukee College · Malta, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$85,632Median earnings 4 years after
$76,831Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
45Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Kishwaukee College earn a median of $65,281. 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 Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Ambria College of Nursing Hoffman Estates | $75,461 | $30,500 |
| Moraine Valley Community College Palos Hills | $73,137 | $17,196 |
| College of Lake County Grayslake | $72,472 | $11,400 |
| Joliet Junior College Joliet | $71,988 | $10,741 |
| Elgin Community College Elgin | $71,721 | $8,680 |
| William Rainey Harper College Palatine | $70,929 | $11,786 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College Chicago | $70,086 | $10,000 |
| Oakton College Des Plaines | $69,434 | — |
| College of DuPage Glen Ellyn | $69,105 | $13,006 |
| Richland Community College Decatur | $68,635 | $9,730 |
| Prairie State College Chicago Heights | $68,277 | $14,500 |
| Rock Valley College Rockford | $68,229 | $8,968 |
| Rasmussen University-Illinois Rockford | $68,119 | $20,058 |
| John A Logan College Carterville | $67,691 | — |
| John Wood Community College Quincy | $67,467 | $13,373 |
Other programs at Kishwaukee College
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$50,290 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$26,141 - Biological and Physical SciencesAssociate's degree
$24,070 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$21,090 - Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree
$28,951 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$46,064
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Kishwaukee College make?
The median salary is $65,281 and $76,831 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.