Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Northern Essex Community College · Haverhill, MA
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Northern Essex Community College earn a median of $74,427 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 $15,750, about 21% 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 |
| Mount Wachusett Community College Gardner | $74,618 | $13,825 |
| 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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$49,459 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$46,439 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree
$39,426 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$38,885 - Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree
$37,960 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$37,514 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$31,549 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociate's degree
$28,635 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate
$27,799 - Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate
$35,993 - Fine and Studio ArtsAssociate's degree
$44,615 - Visual and Performing Arts, GeneralAssociate's degree
$29,828 - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate
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$33,330 - Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, OtherAssociate's degree
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$57,171 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree
$50,699
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Northern Essex Community College make?
The median salary is $74,427 one year after graduation and $85,914 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,750.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.