Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Lake Region State College · Devils Lake, ND
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Lake Region State College earn a median of $68,214 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 $13,000, 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 Dakota schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Dakota College at Bottineau Bottineau | $71,421 | $18,442 |
| Rasmussen University-North Dakota Fargo | $68,119 | $20,058 |
| Bismarck State College Bismarck | $66,335 | $20,479 |
| Williston State College Williston | $60,944 | $17,841 |
| North Dakota State College of Science Wahpeton | $59,229 | $18,773 |
Other programs at Lake Region State College
- Criminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate certificate
$57,765 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$19,014 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree
$47,967 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
— - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$42,715
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Lake Region State College make?
The median salary is $68,214 one year after graduation and $75,950 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.