Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Athens Technical College · Athens, GA
$72,823Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$76,229Median earnings 4 years after
$76,282Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
44Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Athens Technical College earn a median of $72,823 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 Georgia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee Technical College Marietta | $86,454 | — |
| West Georgia Technical College Waco | $83,943 | $15,995 |
| Albany State University Albany | $79,737 | $17,305 |
| Southern Crescent Technical College Griffin | $77,547 | $12,000 |
| Georgia Highlands College Rome | $74,476 | $11,750 |
| Georgia State University-Perimeter College Atlanta | $73,883 | $21,000 |
| Georgia State University Atlanta | $73,883 | $21,000 |
| Columbus Technical College Columbus | $72,650 | — |
| Middle Georgia State University Macon | $72,111 | $17,699 |
| Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville | $71,917 | $21,000 |
| Oconee Fall Line Technical College Sandersville | $71,239 | — |
| Atlanta Technical College Atlanta | $71,054 | $13,691 |
| South Georgia State College Douglas | $69,981 | $13,622 |
| Southern Regional Technical College Thomasville | $69,971 | — |
| Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Valdosta | $69,235 | — |
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$45,356 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$45,119 - Ground TransportationUndergraduate certificate
$40,571 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$29,374 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$28,822 - Data ProcessingAssociate's degree
$24,012 - Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$16,178 - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralUndergraduate certificate
$30,604 - Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree
$45,115 - Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$69,983 - Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate
$29,343 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree
$29,842 - Engineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralAssociate's degree
$56,960 - Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementAssociate's degree
$55,654
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Athens Technical College make?
The median salary is $72,823 one year after graduation and $76,282 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.