Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Carteret Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Carteret Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Carteret Community College graduates earn $62k, placing them in the 18th percentile of all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing associates programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (59 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret Community College | $62,321 | — | — | — |
| Robeson Community College | $77,475 | $53,517 | $9,949 | 0.13 |
| Stanly Community College | $76,008 | $62,543 | — | — |
| Carolinas College of Health Sciences | $75,471 | $60,940 | $24,499 | 0.32 |
| Johnston Community College | $74,366 | $59,248 | $13,167 | 0.18 |
| Central Piedmont Community College | $73,310 | $61,843 | $16,125 | 0.22 |
| National Median | $68,409 | — | $20,751 | 0.30 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in North Carolina
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robeson Community College Lumberton | $2,571 | $77,475 | $9,949 |
| Stanly Community College Albemarle | $2,672 | $76,008 | — |
| Carolinas College of Health Sciences Charlotte | $19,095 | $75,471 | $24,499 |
| Johnston Community College Smithfield | $2,657 | $74,366 | $13,167 |
| Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte | $2,792 | $73,310 | $16,125 |
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 Carteret Community College, approximately 38% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.