Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Highland Community College · Highland, KS
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,664Median earnings 3 years after
$68,661Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
29Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Highland Community College earn a median of $53,664. 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 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 |
| 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 |
Other programs at Highland Community College
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$22,909 - Education, GeneralAssociate's degree
$30,471 - Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate
$56,363 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$56,747
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Highland Community College make?
The median salary is $53,664 and $68,661 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.