Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Walters State Community College · Morristown, TN
$57,329Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$68,324Median earnings 4 years after
$61,671Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
83Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Walters State Community College earn a median of $57,329 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).
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 |
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$51,794 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$27,160 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$30,875
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Walters State Community College make?
The median salary is $57,329 one year after graduation and $61,671 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.