Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Central Piedmont Community College · Charlotte, NC
$73,310Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$74,379Median earnings 4 years after
$69,816Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
73Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Central Piedmont Community College earn a median of $73,310 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 North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Robeson Community College Lumberton | $77,475 | — |
| Stanly Community College Albemarle | $76,008 | — |
| Carolinas College of Health Sciences Charlotte | $75,471 | $16,088 |
| Johnston Community College Smithfield | $74,366 | — |
| Cleveland Community College Shelby | $73,173 | — |
| College of the Albemarle Elizabeth City | $72,750 | — |
| Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville | $72,523 | $10,500 |
| Vance-Granville Community College Henderson | $72,520 | — |
| Brunswick Community College Bolivia | $71,605 | — |
| Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Concord | $71,240 | $18,500 |
| Halifax Community College Weldon | $70,982 | — |
| Central Carolina Community College Sanford | $70,579 | — |
| South Piedmont Community College Polkton | $70,497 | — |
| Wilson Community College Wilson | $70,152 | $10,500 |
| Richmond Community College Hamlet | $70,087 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Central Piedmont Community College make?
The median salary is $73,310 one year after graduation and $69,816 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.