Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Associate's degree · Nightingale College · Salt Lake City, UT

CIP 51.38

$67,093Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$81,321Median earnings 4 years after
$62,002Median earnings 5 years after
$20,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Nightingale College earn a median of $67,093 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 30% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City
Draper
$68,114$24,808
Fortis College-Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City
$65,516$29,028
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City
$64,223$9,000
Snow College
Ephraim
$63,865$7,000
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Draper
$63,117$26,248
Weber State University
Ogden
$61,785$11,650
Utah State University
Logan
$55,007$13,135

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Nightingale College make?

The median salary is $67,093 one year after graduation and $62,002 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.