Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Meridian College · Sarasota, FL
$69,241Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$85,057Median earnings 4 years after
$69,737Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
—Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Meridian College earn a median of $69,241 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 Florida schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations West Palm Beach | $73,498 | $28,276 |
| Herzing University-Tampa Tampa | $73,342 | $19,259 |
| Herzing University-Orlando Winter Park | $73,342 | $19,259 |
| Broward College Fort Lauderdale | $72,991 | $9,000 |
| Northwest Florida State College Niceville | $71,737 | $7,532 |
| Valencia College Orlando | $70,422 | $12,000 |
| Seminole State College of Florida Sanford | $70,052 | $10,750 |
| College of Central Florida Ocala | $70,021 | $14,764 |
| Daytona College Ormond Beach | $69,749 | $26,601 |
| Gwinnett Institute Orlando | $69,241 | — |
| Polk State College Winter Haven | $69,158 | $9,750 |
| Santa Fe College Gainesville | $68,611 | $12,000 |
| Rasmussen University-Florida Ocala | $68,119 | $20,058 |
| Galen Health Institutes-Gainesville Gainesville | $68,114 | $24,808 |
| Galen Health Institutes-Sarasota Sarasota | $68,114 | $24,808 |
Other programs at Meridian College
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
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$37,886 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$32,764 - Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate
$31,980 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$26,939 - Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$21,848
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Meridian College make?
The median salary is $69,241 one year after graduation and $69,737 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.