Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Associate's degree · ATA College · Louisville, KY

CIP 51.38

$64,478Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$82,629Median earnings 4 years after
$75,209Median earnings 5 years after
$23,500Median 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 ATA College earn a median of $64,478 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 $23,500, about 36% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Pikeville
Pikeville
$76,570$15,750
American National University-Louisville
Louisville
$75,979$28,785
Morehead State University
Morehead
$69,929$21,625
Sullivan University
Louisville
$68,824$25,625
Galen Health Institutes-Pikeville
Pikeville
$68,114$24,808
Galen College of Nursing-ARH
Hazard
$68,114$24,808
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville
Louisville
$68,114$24,808
Gateway Community and Technical College
Florence
$67,888$15,138
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond
$66,512$21,464
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville
$65,979$10,950
Hazard Community and Technical College
Hazard
$65,822$11,888
Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Prestonsburg
$65,735$13,000
Beckfield College-Florence
Florence
$65,659$25,833
Ashland Community and Technical College
Ashland
$64,909$15,238
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green
$64,845$11,395

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $64,478 one year after graduation and $75,209 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,500.

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