Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Normandale Community College · Bloomington, MN
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Normandale Community College earn a median of $65,052 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 $15,372, about 24% 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 |
| 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 |
| Pine Technical & Community College Pine City | $64,961 | $15,500 |
| Lake Superior College Duluth | $64,846 | $20,125 |
Other programs at Normandale Community College
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$33,809 - Computer ScienceAssociate's degree
$80,563 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociate's degree
$48,468 - Engineering, GeneralAssociate's degree
$67,542 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree
$52,746 - Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesAssociate's degree
$34,722 - Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's degree
— - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
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$45,892
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Normandale Community College make?
The median salary is $65,052 one year after graduation and $84,586 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,372.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.