Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Associate's degree · Galen Health Institutes-Nashville Campus · Nashville, TN

CIP 51.38

$68,114Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$80,988Median earnings 4 years after
$78,480Median earnings 5 years after
$24,808Median 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 Galen Health Institutes-Nashville Campus earn a median of $68,114 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 $24,808, 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 Tennessee schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Concorde Career College-Memphis
Memphis
$76,276$24,375
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg
$74,386$7,350
Herzing University-Nashville
Nashville
$73,342$19,259
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis
$72,913—
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland
$69,229—
Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma
$66,609—
Jackson State Community College
Jackson
$66,385—
Fortis Institute-Nashville
Nashville
$66,276$26,833
Fortis Institute-Cookeville
Cookeville
$65,516$29,028
Northeast State Community College
Blountville
$65,160—
Columbia State Community College
Columbia
$65,077$11,500
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga
$64,950$13,500
Nashville State Community College
Nashville
$63,235$13,444
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale
$61,225$19,500
Walters State Community College
Morristown
$57,329—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Galen Health Institutes-Nashville Campus make?

The median salary is $68,114 one year after graduation and $78,480 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,808.

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