Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Lehigh Carbon Community College · Schnecksville, PA
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Lehigh Carbon Community College earn a median of $78,322 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 $13,936, about 18% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell | $78,511 | $16,248 |
| Luzerne County Community College Nanticoke | $76,711 | $17,000 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport | $75,938 | $28,955 |
| Bucks County Community College Newtown | $73,282 | $18,750 |
| Northampton County Area Community College Bethlehem | $73,236 | $19,223 |
| Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg | $73,041 | $21,250 |
| Delaware County Community College Media | $72,491 | $16,885 |
| Mount Aloysius College Cresson | $67,241 | $19,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Titusville Titusville | $64,389 | $20,012 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh | $64,389 | $20,012 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford | $64,389 | $20,012 |
| Mercyhurst University Erie | $64,009 | $21,500 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg | $63,969 | — |
| Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia | $63,953 | $13,158 |
| Butler County Community College Butler | $63,946 | $12,827 |
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$31,509
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Lehigh Carbon Community College make?
The median salary is $78,322 one year after graduation and $78,165 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,936.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.