Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · SOWELA Technical Community College · Lake Charles, LA
$72,690Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$71,515Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
44Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at SOWELA Technical Community College earn a median of $72,690 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).
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other Louisiana schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Southern University at Shreveport Shreveport | $78,352 | $19,457 |
| Fletcher Technical Community College Schriever | $76,405 | — |
| Louisiana Tech University Ruston | $75,694 | $19,334 |
| Delgado Community College New Orleans | $75,597 | $24,757 |
| Louisiana Delta Community College Monroe | $74,622 | $22,338 |
| Baton Rouge Community College Baton Rouge | $74,249 | $16,712 |
| Bossier Parish Community College Bossier City | $72,944 | $23,514 |
| Louisiana State University at Alexandria Alexandria | $71,014 | $21,534 |
| Louisiana State University-Eunice Eunice | $69,964 | $17,226 |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches | $68,346 | $23,250 |
| South Louisiana Community College Lafayette | $66,842 | $20,125 |
| Fortis College-Baton Rouge Baton Rouge | $66,276 | $26,833 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from SOWELA Technical Community College make?
The median salary is $72,690 one year after graduation.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.