Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Lake Washington Institute of Technology · Kirkland, WA
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Lake Washington Institute of Technology earn a median of $83,313 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 $13,986, 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 Washington schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Highline College Des Moines | $84,619 | $12,950 |
| Olympic College Bremerton | $84,108 | $16,991 |
| 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 |
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$76,134
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Lake Washington Institute of Technology make?
The median salary is $83,313 one year after graduation and $87,749 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,986.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.