Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Undergraduate certificate · Rio Grande Valley College · Pharr, TX

CIP 51.38

$45,266Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$55,704Median earnings 4 years after

$52,221Median earnings 5 years after

$13,498Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Rio Grande Valley College earn a median of $45,266 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $80,020 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,256–$105,261). Median debt is $13,498, about 30% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at Rio Grande Valley College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$77,845
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$46,825
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesUndergraduate certificate$22,214
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate$17,989

Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Rio Grande Valley College make?

The median salary is $45,266 one year after graduation and $52,221 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,498.

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