Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Southwest Virginia Community College · Cedar Bluff, VA
$56,221Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$73,168Median earnings 4 years after
$62,015Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
47Graduates 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 Virginia Community College earn a median of $56,221 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 Virginia schools
| College | Earnings (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 |
Other programs at Southwest Virginia Community College
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree
$32,327 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate
$29,501 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$23,756 - Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$19,582 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesUndergraduate certificate
$41,827 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree
$46,441 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate
$48,398
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Southwest Virginia Community College make?
The median salary is $56,221 one year after graduation and $62,015 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.