Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Lower Columbia College · Longview, WA
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Lower Columbia College earn a median of $75,715 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 $10,035, about 13% 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 |
| 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 Lower Columbia College
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$30,845 - Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementAssociate's degree
$41,276 - Precision Metal WorkingAssociate's degree
$53,958 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree
$41,848 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$43,006 - Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's degree
$45,815 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$27,566
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Lower Columbia College make?
The median salary is $75,715 one year after graduation and $88,483 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,035.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.