Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Massachusetts

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in Massachusetts (20 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
American International College$78,249
Regis College$79,113$72,331$31,7250.40
Greenfield Community College$75,914$71,842$15,6250.21
Springfield Technical Community College$75,769$74,512$17,1350.23
Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing$75,598$86,407$30,5000.40
Middlesex Community College$75,351$15,9880.21
National Median$68,409$20,7510.30

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Massachusetts

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Massachusetts schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Regis College
Weston
$47,770$79,113$31,725
Greenfield Community College
Greenfield
$5,810$75,914$15,625
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield
$5,520$75,769$17,135
Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Medford
$28,617$75,598$30,500
Middlesex Community College
Bedford
$6,048$75,351$15,988

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 American International College, approximately 50% 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.