Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Salem University · Salem, WV
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$22,030Median federal debt
12Graduates per year
How this program compares
Earnings for this program are not published because too few graduates were matched to federal records. 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 West Virginia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Davis & Elkins College Elkins | $71,201 | $20,000 |
| 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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$56,486 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$55,065 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$45,834 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
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$74,772 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree
$47,103 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$29,215
Frequently asked questions
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,030.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.