Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Carrington College-Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Carrington College-Albuquerque earn a median of $76,515 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 $32,311, about 42% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other New Mexico schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Community College Santa Fe | $79,098 | — |
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Las Cruces | $78,510 | $13,590 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces | $78,510 | $13,590 |
| Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque | $74,923 | $8,666 |
| Clovis Community College Clovis | $73,387 | $9,750 |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque | $71,767 | — |
| University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus Gallup | $71,767 | — |
| University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus Los Lunas | $71,767 | — |
| University of New Mexico-Taos Campus Ranchos de Taos | $71,767 | — |
| New Mexico Junior College Hobbs | $71,456 | $12,677 |
| San Juan College Farmington | $67,860 | $11,629 |
| Southeast New Mexico College Carlsbad | $64,037 | — |
Other programs at Carrington College-Albuquerque
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$17,068
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Carrington College-Albuquerque make?
The median salary is $76,515 one year after graduation and $84,782 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $32,311.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.