Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Alpena Community College · Alpena, MI
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$75,143Median earnings 4 years after
$71,732Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
20Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Alpena Community College earn a median of $52,825. 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 Michigan schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson College Jackson | $75,953 | $18,502 |
| Mid Michigan College Harrison | $75,513 | $23,250 |
| Schoolcraft Community College District Livonia | $74,889 | $12,689 |
| Mott Community College Flint | $73,034 | $26,834 |
| Lake Michigan College Benton Harbor | $71,432 | $9,000 |
| Henry Ford College Dearborn | $71,268 | $18,987 |
| Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor | $70,145 | $16,851 |
| Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids | $69,764 | $14,277 |
| Macomb Community College Warren | $69,619 | $5,493 |
| St Clair County Community College Port Huron | $69,590 | $18,773 |
| Monroe County Community College Monroe | $69,336 | $14,835 |
| Lansing Community College Lansing | $69,093 | $17,879 |
| Oakland Community College Auburn Hills | $68,856 | $11,318 |
| Montcalm Community College Sidney | $68,396 | $20,273 |
| Delta College University Center | $67,922 | $14,339 |
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$40,618
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Alpena Community College make?
The median salary is $52,825 and $71,732 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.