Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Columbus State Community College · Columbus, OH
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$75,045Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
163Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Columbus State Community College earn a median of $75,045. 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 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 |
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$50,921
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Columbus State Community College make?
The median salary is $75,045.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.