Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Southwest Mississippi Community College · Summit, MS
$70,513Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$76,451Median earnings 4 years after
$69,411Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
58Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Southwest Mississippi Community College earn a median of $70,513 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).
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 | — |
| 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 |
| Meridian Community College Meridian | $65,755 | $9,097 |
| 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 Southwest Mississippi Community College
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$30,071 - Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$18,376 - Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesAssociate's degree
$29,575 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$31,276 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree
$35,117
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Southwest Mississippi Community College make?
The median salary is $70,513 one year after graduation and $69,411 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.