Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Highline College · Des Moines, WA
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Highline College earn a median of $84,619 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 $12,950, about 15% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other Washington schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Columbia Basin College Pasco | $77,785 | $11,000 |
Other programs at Highline College
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree
$50,468 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$31,291 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$35,459
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Highline College make?
The median salary is $84,619 one year after graduation and $87,066 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,950.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.