Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Southwest Texas College · Uvalde, TX
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$77,089Median earnings 4 years after
$81,744Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
39Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Southwest Texas College earn a median of $77,089. 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 Southwest Texas College
- Criminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate certificate
$41,320 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$26,691 - Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate
$21,826 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$21,332 - Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate
$16,469 - Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$22,811 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree
$34,682 - Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Undergraduate certificate
$34,179 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate
$34,591 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$25,915
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Southwest Texas College make?
The median salary is $77,089 and $81,744 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.