Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Trident Technical College · Charleston, SC
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Trident Technical College earn a median of $67,607 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 $21,050, about 31% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other South Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-County Technical College Pendleton | $73,667 | $15,000 |
| Greenville Technical College Greenville | $72,879 | $19,232 |
| Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Orangeburg | $72,237 | $12,135 |
| Aiken Technical College Graniteville | $72,146 | $16,870 |
| Midlands Technical College West Columbia | $70,571 | $16,000 |
| Spartanburg Community College Spartanburg | $70,419 | $7,950 |
| Piedmont Technical College Greenwood | $69,883 | $17,035 |
| Fortis College-Columbia Columbia | $69,200 | $29,028 |
| Central Carolina Technical College Sumter | $68,914 | $10,660 |
| York Technical College Rock Hill | $68,550 | $10,250 |
| Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach | $68,114 | $24,808 |
| Northeastern Technical College Cheraw | $68,001 | — |
| Technical College of the Lowcountry Beaufort | $66,628 | $9,666 |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College Conway | $66,034 | $23,500 |
| University of South Carolina-Lancaster Lancaster | $65,139 | — |
Other programs at Trident Technical College
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Trident Technical College make?
The median salary is $67,607 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,050.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.