Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Western Piedmont Community College · Morganton, NC
$66,888Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$72,011Median earnings 4 years after
$75,958Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
18Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Western Piedmont Community College earn a median of $66,888 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 Western Piedmont Community College
- Criminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate certificate
$44,397 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$29,365 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree
$46,450 - Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate
$30,218 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$33,649 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree
$26,872
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Western Piedmont Community College make?
The median salary is $66,888 one year after graduation and $75,958 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.