Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Houston City College · Houston, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Houston City College earn a median of $66,743 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 $12,455, about 19% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest Houston | $91,353 | $24,166 |
| El Paso Community College El Paso | $79,996 | $9,092 |
| Texas State Technical College Waco | $79,324 | $15,746 |
| Weatherford College Weatherford | $78,873 | $13,015 |
| Paris Junior College Paris | $78,821 | — |
| Wharton County Junior College Wharton | $78,791 | $9,569 |
| Lamar State College-Port Arthur Port Arthur | $78,580 | $15,750 |
| Laredo College Laredo | $78,162 | — |
| Rio Grande Valley College Pharr | $77,845 | $15,750 |
| Lone Star College System The Woodlands | $77,795 | $9,000 |
| The Chicago School-College of Nursing Richardson | $76,643 | $23,918 |
| South Texas College McAllen | $75,733 | — |
| Central Texas College Killeen | $75,319 | $9,457 |
| Alvin Community College Alvin | $75,294 | $8,902 |
| Southwest University at El Paso El Paso | $74,637 | $32,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Houston City College make?
The median salary is $66,743 one year after graduation and $101,897 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,455.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.