Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Alcorn State University
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Mississippi
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in Mississippi (17 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcorn State University | $67,054* | $68,451 | $21,266 | — |
| Mississippi Delta Community College | $74,925* | $61,622 | $15,909 | 0.21 |
| Southwest Mississippi Community College | $70,513* | $58,930 | $21,057 | 0.30 |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College | $70,472* | $56,704 | $17,362 | 0.25 |
| Coahoma Community College | $69,120* | $66,674 | $17,846 | 0.26 |
| Pearl River Community College | $67,190* | $55,577 | $15,250 | 0.23 |
| National Median | $68,409* | — | $20,751 | 0.30 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Mississippi
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Mississippi schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Delta Community College Moorhead | $3,540 | $74,925 | $15,909 |
| Southwest Mississippi Community College Summit | $3,960 | $70,513 | $21,057 |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia | $3,660 | $70,472 | $17,362 |
| Coahoma Community College Clarksdale | $3,490 | $69,120 | $17,846 |
| Pearl River Community College Poplarville | $3,650 | $67,190 | $15,250 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Alcorn State University, approximately 77% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 13 similar programs in MS. Actual outcomes may vary.