Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Meridian Community College · Meridian, MS
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Meridian Community College earn a median of $65,755 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 $9,097, 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 Mississippi schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Delta Community College Moorhead | $74,925 | — |
| Southwest Mississippi Community College Summit | $70,513 | — |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia | $70,472 | $12,149 |
| Coahoma Community College Clarksdale | $69,120 | — |
| Pearl River Community College Poplarville | $67,190 | $11,250 |
| Jones County Junior College Ellisville | $67,107 | $6,901 |
| Holmes Community College Goodman | $67,054 | $15,216 |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston | $66,438 | $12,993 |
| Hinds Community College Raymond | $65,901 | $12,902 |
| Northeast Mississippi Community College Booneville | $60,759 | $11,066 |
| Itawamba Community College Fulton | $60,245 | $10,100 |
| East Central Community College Decatur | $59,183 | $7,665 |
Other programs at Meridian Community College
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$43,829 - Ground TransportationUndergraduate certificate
$38,766 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$34,111 - Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate
$31,988 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree
$28,895 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree
$27,890 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$24,817 - Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$17,559 - Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersUndergraduate certificate
$39,990 - Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate
$49,466
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Meridian Community College make?
The median salary is $65,755 one year after graduation and $72,722 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,097.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.