Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Tidewater Community College · Norfolk, VA
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Tidewater Community College earn a median of $69,764 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 $11,600, about 17% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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 |
| 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 |
| Paul D Camp Community College Franklin | $68,422 | $7,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Tidewater Community College make?
The median salary is $69,764 one year after graduation and $73,293 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,600.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.