Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Oakton College · Des Plaines, IL
$69,434Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$83,364Median earnings 4 years after
$77,715Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
64Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Oakton College earn a median of $69,434 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).
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 |
| 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 |
Other programs at Oakton College
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree
$52,161 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$24,918 - Biological and Physical SciencesAssociate's degree
$48,644 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$42,453
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Oakton College make?
The median salary is $69,434 one year after graduation and $77,715 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.