Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Clark State College · Springfield, OH
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Clark State College earn a median of $63,620 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 $16,832, about 26% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other Ohio schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Herzing University-Akron Akron | $73,342 | $19,259 |
| Hondros College of Nursing Columbus | $70,840 | $23,000 |
| Mercy College of Ohio Toledo | $69,485 | $20,000 |
| Sinclair Community College Dayton | $69,403 | $16,500 |
| Fortis College-Cincinnati Cincinnati | $69,200 | $29,028 |
| Fortis College-Columbus Westerville | $69,200 | $29,028 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Parma Parma | $68,983 | $23,500 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati | $68,156 | $19,419 |
| Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati Cincinnati | $68,114 | $24,808 |
| Washington State College of Ohio Marietta | $67,695 | $14,950 |
| Marion Technical College Marion | $67,265 | $12,000 |
| Owens Community College Perrysburg | $66,756 | $18,336 |
| Fortis College-Centerville Centerville | $66,396 | $28,049 |
| Central Ohio Technical College Newark | $66,324 | $12,454 |
| Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Falls | $65,516 | $29,028 |
Other programs at Clark State College
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$46,003 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$41,996 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$37,121 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree
$35,365 - Social WorkAssociate's degree
$29,981 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$24,049 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree
$35,288 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$33,661 - Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree
$39,650 - Human Resources Management and ServicesAssociate's degree
$63,741
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Clark State College make?
The median salary is $63,620 one year after graduation and $76,328 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,832.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.