Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Kent State University at Kent · Kent, OH
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Kent State University at Kent earn a median of $64,169 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 $21,000, about 33% 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 Kent State University at Kent
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$90,550 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$84,011 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$75,645 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$68,853 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$66,990 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$66,131 - Construction ManagementBachelor's degree
$64,652 - MedicineFirst professional degree
$61,632 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$60,604 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$60,051 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$59,593 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$59,567 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDoctoral degree
$58,818 - General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsUndergraduate certificate
$57,169 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$56,731 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$56,274 - JournalismMaster's degree
$56,011 - Computer Systems AnalysisBachelor's degree
$55,790
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Kent State University at Kent make?
The median salary is $64,169 one year after graduation and $67,883 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.