Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Mount Wachusett Community College · Gardner, MA
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Mount Wachusett Community College earn a median of $74,618 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 $13,825, about 19% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other Massachusetts schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Regis College Weston | $79,113 | — |
| Greenfield Community College Greenfield | $75,914 | $11,417 |
| Springfield Technical Community College Springfield | $75,769 | $8,107 |
| Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Medford | $75,598 | $22,956 |
| Middlesex Community College Bedford | $75,351 | $12,105 |
| Quinsigamond Community College Worcester | $74,992 | $20,479 |
| Northern Essex Community College Haverhill | $74,427 | $15,750 |
| Holyoke Community College Holyoke | $73,404 | $11,690 |
| Massasoit Community College Brockton | $72,980 | $10,164 |
| North Shore Community College Danvers | $72,803 | $11,301 |
| Bunker Hill Community College Boston | $72,734 | $11,917 |
| Roxbury Community College Roxbury Crossing | $71,794 | — |
| Bristol Community College Fall River | $70,855 | $9,598 |
| Laboure College of Healthcare Milton | $69,451 | $25,404 |
| Berkshire Community College Pittsfield | $69,083 | $17,992 |
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$56,550
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Mount Wachusett Community College make?
The median salary is $74,618 one year after graduation and $79,212 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,825.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.