Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Whatcom Community College · Bellingham, WA
$82,805Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$88,410Median earnings 4 years after
$73,022Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
33Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Whatcom Community College earn a median of $82,805 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).
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 |
| 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 Whatcom Community College
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree
$44,573 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$27,020 - Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementAssociate's degree
$59,218 - Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic ServicesAssociate's degree
$18,428 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$36,042
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Whatcom Community College make?
The median salary is $82,805 one year after graduation and $73,022 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.