Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Centralia College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Centralia College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Centralia College graduates earn $78k, placing them in the 85th percentile of all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing associates programs nationally.
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 Washington
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in Washington (32 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia College | $77,740 | $80,327 | $18,239* | — |
| Highline College | $84,619 | $73,197 | $13,000* | 0.15 |
| Olympic College | $84,108 | $71,345 | $20,000* | 0.24 |
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | $83,313 | $80,149 | $15,000* | 0.18 |
| Seattle Central College | $83,117 | — | $18,312* | 0.22 |
| Whatcom Community College | $82,805 | $64,455 | $17,726* | 0.21 |
| National Median | $68,409 | — | $20,751* | 0.30 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Washington
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Washington schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highline College Des Moines | $4,623 | $84,619 | $13,000 |
| Olympic College Bremerton | $4,197 | $84,108 | $20,000 |
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland | $5,156 | $83,313 | $15,000 |
| Seattle Central College Seattle | $4,865 | $83,117 | $18,312 |
| Whatcom Community College Bellingham | $5,146 | $82,805 | $17,726 |
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 Centralia College, approximately 21% 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 21 graduates with reported earnings and 12 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.