Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College · Bowling Green, KY
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College earn a median of $62,552 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 $16,503, 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 Kentucky schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pikeville Pikeville | $76,570 | $15,750 |
| American National University-Louisville Louisville | $75,979 | $28,785 |
| Morehead State University Morehead | $69,929 | $21,625 |
| Sullivan University Louisville | $68,824 | $25,625 |
| Galen Health Institutes-Pikeville Pikeville | $68,114 | $24,808 |
| Galen College of Nursing-ARH Hazard | $68,114 | $24,808 |
| Galen College of Nursing-Louisville Louisville | $68,114 | $24,808 |
| Gateway Community and Technical College Florence | $67,888 | $15,138 |
| Eastern Kentucky University Richmond | $66,512 | $21,464 |
| Hopkinsville Community College Hopkinsville | $65,979 | $10,950 |
| Hazard Community and Technical College Hazard | $65,822 | $11,888 |
| Big Sandy Community and Technical College Prestonsburg | $65,735 | $13,000 |
| Beckfield College-Florence Florence | $65,659 | $25,833 |
| Ashland Community and Technical College Ashland | $64,909 | $15,238 |
| Western Kentucky University Bowling Green | $64,845 | $11,395 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College make?
The median salary is $62,552 one year after graduation and $62,495 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,503.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.