Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Associate's degree · Forsyth Technical Community College · Winston-Salem, NC

CIP 51.38

$68,379Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$78,305Median earnings 4 years after
$73,441Median earnings 5 years after
$12,718Median federal debt
104Graduates per year

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

CollegeEarnings (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

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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.