Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Colby Community College · Colby, KS
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Colby Community College earn a median of $62,370 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 $14,749, about 24% 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 |
| Butler Community College El Dorado | $63,244 | $16,415 |
| Barton County Community College Great Bend | $63,183 | — |
| Kansas City Kansas Community College Kansas City | $63,181 | $11,400 |
| 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 Colby Community College
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$23,240 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree
$40,806 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$54,563
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Colby Community College make?
The median salary is $62,370 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,749.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.