Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Wayne Community College · Goldsboro, NC
$61,774Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$75,708Median earnings 4 years after
$67,390Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
38Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Wayne Community College earn a median of $61,774 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 |
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$38,059
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Wayne Community College make?
The median salary is $61,774 one year after graduation and $67,390 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.