Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Santa Fe Community College · Santa Fe, NM
$79,098Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$93,085Median earnings 4 years after
$77,960Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
17Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Santa Fe Community College earn a median of $79,098 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 New Mexico schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| San Juan College Farmington | $67,860 | $11,629 |
| Southeast New Mexico College Carlsbad | $64,037 | — |
Other programs at Santa Fe Community College
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate
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$43,742 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsPost-baccalaureate certificate
$43,305 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$39,834 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsUndergraduate certificate
$37,144 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$42,546 - Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree
$28,055
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Santa Fe Community College make?
The median salary is $79,098 one year after graduation and $77,960 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.