Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Associate's degree · Stanbridge University · Irvine, CA

CIP 51.38

$90,853Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$106,807Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$35,329Median federal debt
128Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Stanbridge University earn a median of $90,853 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 $35,329, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Unitek College
Fremont
$120,006$18,594
Yuba College
Marysville
$117,283—
Mendocino College
Ukiah
$113,261—
Pacific Union College
Angwin
$110,696$25,104
Merced College
Merced
$107,024—
Moorpark College
Moorpark
$105,599—
American Career College-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$105,516$27,565
Carrington College-Sacramento
Sacramento
$104,423$26,825
Butte College
Oroville
$104,268$12,000
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara
$101,955$18,360
Contra Costa College
San Pablo
$101,064—
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa
$100,800$14,744
Sacramento City College
Sacramento
$100,622$14,000
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco
$100,031—
Lemoore College
Lemoore
$99,992—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Stanbridge University make?

The median salary is $90,853 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $35,329.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.