Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Moraine Valley Community College · Palos Hills, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Moraine Valley Community College earn a median of $73,137 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). Median debt is $17,196, about 24% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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 |
| 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 |
| Danville Area Community College Danville | $67,152 | $7,000 |
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$66,545
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Moraine Valley Community College make?
The median salary is $73,137 one year after graduation and $78,243 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,196.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.