Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Northwest State Community College · Archbold, OH
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Northwest State Community College earn a median of $63,343 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 $13,931, about 22% 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 Northwest State Community College
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
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$42,324 - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate
$27,702 - Computer ProgrammingUndergraduate certificate
$26,742 - Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementAssociate's degree
$37,326 - Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree
$58,384 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$24,520 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree
$39,076 - Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate
$37,879 - Ground TransportationUndergraduate certificate
$37,472 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree
$31,506 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree
$24,721 - Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree
$30,754
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Northwest State Community College make?
The median salary is $63,343 one year after graduation and $63,894 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,931.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.