Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Associate's degree · San Juan College · Farmington, NM

CIP 51.38

$67,860Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$82,908Median earnings 4 years after
$81,107Median earnings 5 years after
$11,629Median federal debt
46Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at San Juan College earn a median of $67,860 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 $11,629, about 17% 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 Mexico schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe
$79,098—
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Las Cruces
$78,510$13,590
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces
$78,510$13,590
Carrington College-Albuquerque
Albuquerque
$76,515$32,311
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque
$74,923$8,666
Clovis Community College
Clovis
$73,387$9,750
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque
$71,767—
University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus
Gallup
$71,767—
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
Los Lunas
$71,767—
University of New Mexico-Taos Campus
Ranchos de Taos
$71,767—
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs
$71,456$12,677
Southeast New Mexico College
Carlsbad
$64,037—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from San Juan College make?

The median salary is $67,860 one year after graduation and $81,107 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,629.

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