Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Mercy College of Health Sciences · Des Moines, IA
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Mercy College of Health Sciences earn a median of $63,867 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 $25,204, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other Iowa schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs | $65,268 | $20,000 |
| Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids | $64,461 | $15,750 |
| Southwestern Community College Creston | $63,505 | $12,676 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City | $63,214 | $13,897 |
| Northwest Iowa Community College Sheldon | $62,453 | $12,828 |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District Davenport | $62,338 | $24,575 |
| Marshalltown Community College Marshalltown | $61,954 | $17,000 |
| Southeastern Community College West Burlington | $61,159 | $18,475 |
| Iowa Lakes Community College Estherville | $61,157 | $20,426 |
| Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny | $59,181 | $15,075 |
| Hawkeye Community College Waterloo | $58,835 | $18,469 |
| Ellsworth Community College Iowa Falls | $58,487 | $9,900 |
| North Iowa Area Community College Mason City | $58,096 | $13,250 |
| Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa | $56,923 | $17,334 |
| Iowa Central Community College Fort Dodge | $56,562 | $16,621 |
Other programs at Mercy College of Health Sciences
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$50,009 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree
$47,946 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate
$71,704 - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate
$69,417
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Mercy College of Health Sciences make?
The median salary is $63,867 one year after graduation and $59,453 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,204.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.