Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Associate's degree · Great Basin College · Elko, NV

CIP 51.38

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$81,077Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$21,000Median federal debt
27Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Great Basin College earn a median of $81,077. 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 $21,000, about 26% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other Nevada schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Carrington College-Reno
Reno
$82,838$26,500
Western Nevada College
Carson City
$82,312$19,048
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno
$80,518$17,125
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas
$77,082$9,608
Carrington College-Las Vegas
Las Vegas
$76,515$32,311
Las Vegas College
Las Vegas
$75,561$26,312
Galen Health Institutes-Las Vegas
Las Vegas
$68,114$24,808

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Great Basin College make?

The median salary is $81,077.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.