Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Jefferson Community College · Watertown, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Jefferson Community College earn a median of $77,313 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 $20,689, about 27% 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 York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Cochran School of Nursing Yonkers | $102,553 | $19,914 |
| CUNY Hostos Community College Bronx | $97,888 | $10,250 |
| Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences New York | $97,085 | $25,688 |
| Helene Fuld College of Nursing New York | $92,475 | $15,250 |
| Montefiore School of Nursing Mount Vernon | $89,648 | $17,500 |
| St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens Rego Park | $89,103 | $26,125 |
| CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College New York | $86,295 | $12,480 |
| St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island Staten Island | $86,108 | $26,125 |
| CUNY Kingsborough Community College Brooklyn | $83,306 | $9,000 |
| Rockland Community College Suffern | $81,689 | $11,193 |
| Nassau Community College Garden City | $81,214 | $15,313 |
| Dutchess Community College Poughkeepsie | $80,603 | $13,000 |
| Orange County Community College Middletown | $79,188 | $14,000 |
| Suffolk County Community College Selden | $78,850 | $9,000 |
| Ulster County Community College Stone Ridge | $77,265 | $19,372 |
Other programs at Jefferson Community College
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$26,323 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$23,245 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$21,700 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessAssociate's degree
$48,113 - Social WorkAssociate's degree
$40,504 - Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree
$40,483 - Business Operations Support and Assistant ServicesAssociate's degree
$26,658
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Jefferson Community College make?
The median salary is $77,313 one year after graduation and $72,967 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,689.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.