Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Forsyth Technical Community College · Winston-Salem, NC
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Forsyth Technical Community College earn a median of $68,379 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 $12,718, about 19% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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 | — |
| Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte | $73,310 | — |
| 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 |
Other programs at Forsyth Technical Community College
- Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$56,717 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$54,726 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$48,466 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate certificate
$48,388 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$39,760 - Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree
$39,008 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree
$38,837 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree
$35,937 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree
$35,288 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$32,928 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$32,036 - Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate
$31,633 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate
$31,072 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsUndergraduate certificate
$30,867 - Design and Applied ArtsAssociate's degree
$29,715 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$25,355 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree
$22,389 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociate's degree
$22,276 - Audiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree
$34,696 - Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Undergraduate certificate
$47,204
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Forsyth Technical Community College make?
The median salary is $68,379 one year after graduation and $73,441 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,718.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.