Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Southwestern Michigan College · Dowagiac, MI
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Southwestern Michigan College earn a median of $64,034 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 $16,981, about 27% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Southwestern Michigan College make?
The median salary is $64,034 one year after graduation and $79,257 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,981.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.