Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Associate's degree · Mountain Gateway Community College · Clifton Forge, VA

CIP 51.38

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,076Median earnings 3 years after
$68,565Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
32Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Mountain Gateway Community College earn a median of $55,076. 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 Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Southside College of Health Sciences
Colonial Heights
$75,357$11,947
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale
$72,905$16,278
Fortis College-Richmond
Richmond
$71,678$28,450
Fortis College-Norfolk
Norfolk
$71,678$28,450
ECPI University
Virginia Beach
$71,146$27,977
Danville Community College
Danville
$70,615$10,417
Rappahannock Community College
Glenns
$70,527—
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave
$70,005$9,500
Laurel Ridge Community College
Middletown
$69,986$16,824
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk
$69,764$11,600
Riverside College of Health Sciences
Newport News
$69,644$16,750
Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach
$68,983$23,500
Brightpoint Community College
Chester
$68,587$11,950
Centra College
Lynchburg
$68,582$15,250
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville
$68,466$10,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Mountain Gateway Community College make?

The median salary is $55,076 and $68,565 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.