Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Gaston College · Dallas, NC
$68,245Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$76,218Median earnings 4 years after
$64,239Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
51Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Gaston College earn a median of $68,245 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 | — |
| 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 Gaston College
- Criminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate certificate
$50,038 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$42,358 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$36,747 - Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree
$35,658 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree
$32,602 - Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$27,008 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$26,838 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociate's degree
$18,986 - Legal Support ServicesAssociate's degree
$38,366 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree
$32,121 - Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate
$47,775 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$30,400 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree
$28,134 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$28,208 - Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree
$46,818
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Gaston College make?
The median salary is $68,245 one year after graduation and $64,239 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.