Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Kentucky State University · Frankfort, KY
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$88,912Median earnings 4 years after
$72,396Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
9Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Kentucky State University earn a median of $56,730. 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 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 |
Other programs at Kentucky State University
- Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
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$27,013 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$25,378 - JournalismBachelor's degree
$20,096 - Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$32,478 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$42,743 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$42,265 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$61,692
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Kentucky State University make?
The median salary is $56,730 and $72,396 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.