Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Manhattan Area Technical College · Manhattan, KS
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Manhattan Area Technical College earn a median of $59,298 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 $12,300, about 21% 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 |
| 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 |
| Fort Scott Community College Fort Scott | $55,847 | $17,751 |
Other programs at Manhattan Area Technical College
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$39,131 - Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate
$34,077 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$32,624 - Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementAssociate's degree
$44,777 - Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersAssociate's degree
$62,891 - Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree
$38,676 - Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$70,095 - Business Operations Support and Assistant ServicesAssociate's degree
$30,758
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Manhattan Area Technical College make?
The median salary is $59,298 one year after graduation and $71,499 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,300.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.