Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Parkland College · Champaign, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$73,173Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
70Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Parkland College earn a median of $73,173. 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 Parkland College
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$55,060 - Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree
$51,093 - Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$47,133 - Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree
$39,246 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree
$36,872 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$26,912 - Biological and Physical SciencesAssociate's degree
$26,547 - Radio, Television, and Digital CommunicationAssociate's degree
$36,353 - Engineering, GeneralAssociate's degree
$66,550 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree
$31,309 - Ground TransportationUndergraduate certificate
$39,764 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$40,961 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate
$56,391 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
— - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$55,314
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Parkland College make?
The median salary is $73,173 and $73,173 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.