Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Texas Southmost College · Brownsville, TX
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,101Median earnings 3 years after
$76,881Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
—Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Texas Southmost College earn a median of $65,101. 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 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 |
Other programs at Texas Southmost College
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree
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$46,052 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree
$25,923 - Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's degree
$25,873 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$22,111 - Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate
$20,461 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociate's degree
$10,576 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree
$33,233 - Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$26,009 - Social WorkAssociate's degree
$32,139 - Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and InspectionUndergraduate certificate
$52,832
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Texas Southmost College make?
The median salary is $65,101 and $76,881 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.