Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Minnesota West Community and Technical College · Granite Falls, MN
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Minnesota West Community and Technical College earn a median of $74,877 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 $10,500, about 14% 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 State College Southeast Winona | $74,091 | $20,752 |
| Northwest Technical College Bemidji | $72,778 | $16,637 |
| 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 |
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$69,014
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Minnesota West Community and Technical College make?
The median salary is $74,877 one year after graduation and $73,703 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.