Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Columbia College · Columbia, MO
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Columbia College earn a median of $65,768 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 $25,247, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other Missouri schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| St Charles Community College Cottleville | $68,488 | $10,000 |
| Saint Louis Community College Bridgeton | $68,262 | $8,500 |
| Jefferson College Hillsboro | $67,439 | $14,500 |
| Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences Cape Girardeau | $67,421 | $14,677 |
| Moberly Area Community College Moberly | $67,023 | $13,600 |
| North Central Missouri College Trenton | $66,504 | $11,625 |
| Three Rivers College Poplar Bluff | $65,883 | $14,021 |
| Hannibal-LaGrange University Hannibal | $63,863 | $22,000 |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City | $63,534 | $16,573 |
| Crowder College Neosho | $62,875 | $11,655 |
| East Central College Union | $62,554 | $15,000 |
| Lincoln University Jefferson City | $62,183 | $23,562 |
| State Fair Community College Sedalia | $61,389 | $16,500 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield | $61,192 | $15,249 |
| Mineral Area College Park Hills | $60,071 | $12,000 |
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$56,104 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's degree
$54,190 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$53,748 - Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's degree
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$46,905 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$46,394 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$46,195 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsMaster's degree
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$40,263 - HistoryBachelor's degree
$40,054
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Columbia College make?
The median salary is $65,768 one year after graduation and $71,225 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,247.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.