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 Oregon

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in Oregon (17 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Clatsop Community College$83,763
Rogue Community College$90,235$86,425$20,9500.23
Lane Community College$89,567$81,491$23,1650.26
Mt Hood Community College$89,499$78,754$30,0310.34
Umpqua Community College$88,854$85,914$20,5000.23
Sumner College$85,561$84,827$35,4040.41
National Median$68,409$20,7510.30

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

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Oregon schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Rogue Community College
Grants Pass
$5,184$90,235$20,950
Lane Community College
Eugene
$5,879$89,567$23,165
Mt Hood Community College
Gresham
$5,175$89,499$30,031
Umpqua Community College
Roseburg
$5,909$88,854$20,500
Sumner College
Portland
$85,561$35,404

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 Clatsop 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.