Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Big Sandy Community and Technical College · Prestonsburg, KY
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Big Sandy Community and Technical College earn a median of $65,735 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 $13,000, about 20% 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 |
| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Big Sandy Community and Technical College make?
The median salary is $65,735 one year after graduation and $68,496 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.