Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Butler Community College · El Dorado, KS
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Butler Community College earn a median of $63,244 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 $16,415, about 26% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other Kansas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Pratt Community College Pratt | $70,680 | $11,000 |
| Rasmussen University-Kansas Topeka | $68,119 | $20,058 |
| Galen Health Institutes-Wichita Wichita | $68,114 | $24,808 |
| Labette Community College Parsons | $66,833 | $14,406 |
| Johnson County Community College Overland Park | $64,303 | $9,000 |
| Barton County Community College Great Bend | $63,183 | — |
| Kansas City Kansas Community College Kansas City | $63,181 | $11,400 |
| Colby Community College Colby | $62,370 | $14,749 |
| Coffeyville Community College Coffeyville | $62,328 | $10,500 |
| Neosho County Community College Chanute | $61,906 | $9,666 |
| Garden City Community College Garden City | $61,593 | $10,908 |
| Cloud County Community College Concordia | $61,406 | $9,453 |
| Hutchinson Community College Hutchinson | $60,330 | $13,372 |
| Manhattan Area Technical College Manhattan | $59,298 | $12,300 |
| Fort Scott Community College Fort Scott | $55,847 | $17,751 |
Other programs at Butler Community College
- Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree
$37,496 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$29,761 - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree
$27,114 - Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementAssociate's degree
$47,261 - Culinary Arts and Related ServicesAssociate's degree
$38,672 - Education, GeneralAssociate's degree
$43,466 - Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's degree
$49,461
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Butler Community College make?
The median salary is $63,244 one year after graduation and $63,700 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,415.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.