Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Eastern Kentucky University · Richmond, KY
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of $66,512 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 $21,464, about 32% 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 |
| 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 |
| ATA College Louisville | $64,478 | $23,500 |
Other programs at Eastern Kentucky University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$104,754 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$82,691 - Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, OtherMaster's degree
$73,507 - Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's degree
$72,389 - Quality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$71,240 - Construction ManagementBachelor's degree
$68,726 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$68,633 - Fire ProtectionBachelor's degree
$66,617 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$62,464 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$56,947 - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$55,917 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$54,235 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$53,855 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$53,683 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$46,812 - Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree
$46,623 - Public HealthMaster's degree
$46,229 - InsuranceBachelor's degree
$44,792 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$44,070 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$43,055
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Eastern Kentucky University make?
The median salary is $66,512 one year after graduation and $65,930 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,464.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.