Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Rend Lake College · Ina, IL
$63,852Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$73,721Median earnings 4 years after
$75,551Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
28Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Rend Lake College earn a median of $63,852 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 |
| 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 Rend Lake College
- Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate
$61,677 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$49,729 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$48,950 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesGraduate certificate
$25,516 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$25,219 - Biological and Physical SciencesAssociate's degree
$24,444 - Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate
$42,923
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Rend Lake College make?
The median salary is $63,852 one year after graduation and $75,551 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.