Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Lincoln Memorial University · Harrogate, TN
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Lincoln Memorial University earn a median of $54,468 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 $19,226, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other Tennessee schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Concorde Career College-Memphis Memphis | $76,276 | $24,375 |
| Dyersburg State Community College Dyersburg | $74,386 | $7,350 |
| Herzing University-Nashville Nashville | $73,342 | $19,259 |
| Southwest Tennessee Community College Memphis | $72,913 | — |
| Cleveland State Community College Cleveland | $69,229 | — |
| Galen Health Institutes-Nashville Campus Nashville | $68,114 | $24,808 |
| Motlow State Community College Tullahoma | $66,609 | — |
| Jackson State Community College Jackson | $66,385 | — |
| Fortis Institute-Nashville Nashville | $66,276 | $26,833 |
| Fortis Institute-Cookeville Cookeville | $65,516 | $29,028 |
| Northeast State Community College Blountville | $65,160 | — |
| Columbia State Community College Columbia | $65,077 | $11,500 |
| Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga | $64,950 | $13,500 |
| Nashville State Community College Nashville | $63,235 | $13,444 |
| Southern Adventist University Collegedale | $61,225 | $19,500 |
Other programs at Lincoln Memorial University
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$97,154 - MedicineFirst professional degree
$61,666 - Educational Administration and SupervisionFirst professional degree
$61,118 - Curriculum and InstructionFirst professional degree
$60,114 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$59,588 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$58,900 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$53,976 - LawFirst professional degree
$46,511 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$46,160 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$44,596 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$26,830 - Biological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherMaster's degree
$12,257 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsFirst professional degree
$73,638 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$59,070 - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$54,423 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$31,987 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$55,757
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Lincoln Memorial University make?
The median salary is $54,468 one year after graduation and $64,219 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,226.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.