Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Bergen Community College · Paramus, NJ
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Bergen Community College earn a median of $76,147 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 $13,641, about 18% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other New Jersey schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson County Community College Jersey City | $92,941 | $18,325 |
| Eastern International College-Jersey City Jersey City | $90,216 | $28,775 |
| Ocean County College Toms River | $82,925 | $18,843 |
| UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey Cranford | $82,581 | $21,000 |
| Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg | $82,020 | $14,125 |
| Brookdale Community College Lincroft | $80,574 | $15,120 |
| Jersey College Teterboro | $79,852 | $26,042 |
| Camden County College Blackwood | $76,681 | $19,232 |
| Mercer County Community College West Windsor | $74,795 | $10,362 |
| Salem Community College Carneys Point | $74,062 | $12,000 |
| Atlantic Cape Community College Mays Landing | $73,336 | $15,000 |
| Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus Sewell | $71,929 | $13,792 |
| Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus Vineland | $71,929 | $13,792 |
| Rowan College at Burlington County Mount Laurel | $71,796 | $11,250 |
| Essex County College Newark | $70,500 | — |
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$36,721
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Bergen Community College make?
The median salary is $76,147 one year after graduation and $111,636 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,641.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.