Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Pierce College District · Lakewood, WA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,767Median earnings 3 years after
$78,911Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
77Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Pierce College District earn a median of $55,767. 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 Washington schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Highline College Des Moines | $84,619 | $12,950 |
| Olympic College Bremerton | $84,108 | $16,991 |
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland | $83,313 | $13,986 |
| Seattle Central College Seattle | $83,117 | $12,457 |
| Whatcom Community College Bellingham | $82,805 | — |
| Tacoma Community College Tacoma | $82,447 | $13,000 |
| Bellevue College Bellevue | $82,286 | $16,000 |
| Grays Harbor College Aberdeen | $81,243 | $12,500 |
| Renton Technical College Renton | $80,411 | — |
| Everett Community College Everett | $79,945 | $15,000 |
| Big Bend Community College Moses Lake | $79,826 | — |
| Peninsula College Port Angeles | $79,369 | $15,510 |
| Shoreline College Shoreline | $78,850 | $15,997 |
| Yakima Valley College Yakima | $78,316 | $14,000 |
| Spokane Community College Spokane | $77,999 | $17,658 |
Other programs at Pierce College District
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$26,935 - Physical Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree
$57,260 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree
$56,859 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree
$32,496 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$25,309 - Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's degree
$47,345
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Pierce College District make?
The median salary is $55,767 and $78,911 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.