Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Northwest Technical College · Bemidji, MN
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Northwest Technical College earn a median of $72,778 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 $16,637, about 23% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other Minnesota schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College Granite Falls | $74,877 | $10,500 |
| Minnesota State College Southeast Winona | $74,091 | $20,752 |
| Rochester Community and Technical College Rochester | $70,020 | $18,145 |
| Riverland Community College Austin | $69,481 | $17,180 |
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud | $68,119 | $20,058 |
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd Brainerd | $68,032 | $19,391 |
| North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park | $67,312 | $16,447 |
| Northland Community and Technical College Thief River Falls | $67,075 | $21,250 |
| Inver Hills Community College Inver Grove Heights | $66,870 | $16,250 |
| Century College White Bear Lake | $66,512 | $15,725 |
| Anoka-Ramsey Community College Coon Rapids | $66,484 | $18,169 |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria | $66,448 | $16,000 |
| Normandale Community College Bloomington | $65,052 | $15,372 |
| Pine Technical & Community College Pine City | $64,961 | $15,500 |
| Lake Superior College Duluth | $64,846 | $20,125 |
Other programs at Northwest Technical College
- Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersAssociate's degree
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$43,720 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$41,497 - Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate
$36,203 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$25,980 - Construction Trades, GeneralUndergraduate certificate
$45,671 - Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate
$55,900
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Northwest Technical College make?
The median salary is $72,778 one year after graduation and $70,308 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,637.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.