Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · McHenry County College · Crystal Lake, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$85,208Median earnings 4 years after
$75,836Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
32Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at McHenry County College earn a median of $61,364. 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 McHenry County College
- Biological and Physical SciencesAssociate's degree
$28,614 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$19,740 - Electromechanical Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate
$56,776 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree
$54,740 - Fire ProtectionUndergraduate certificate
$67,833 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$46,727 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$27,058 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsUndergraduate certificate
$51,889 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$48,511
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from McHenry County College make?
The median salary is $61,364 and $75,836 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.