Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Associate's degree · Davis & Elkins College · Elkins, WV

CIP 51.38

$71,201Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$68,516Median earnings 4 years after
$70,258Median earnings 5 years after
$20,000Median federal debt
16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Davis & Elkins College earn a median of $71,201 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 $20,000, about 28% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other West Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Fairmont State University
Fairmont
$69,582$20,371
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
Martinsburg
$68,897$18,850
West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown
Morgantown
$68,238$16,789
University of Charleston
Charleston
$67,888$18,500
BridgeValley Community & Technical College
South Charleston
$67,830$10,750
Marshall University
Huntington
$65,826$23,923
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Parkersburg
$64,670$14,682
West Virginia Northern Community College
Wheeling
$63,473$10,720
Bluefield State University
Bluefield
$62,242$15,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Davis & Elkins College make?

The median salary is $71,201 one year after graduation and $70,258 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.