Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Cleveland State Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Cleveland State Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Cleveland State Community College graduates earn $69k, placing them in the 54th 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 Tennessee
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (22 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State Community College | $69,229 | $54,404 | — | — |
| Concorde Career College-Memphis | $76,276 | $76,463 | $34,875 | 0.46 |
| Dyersburg State Community College | $74,386 | $66,319 | $13,500 | 0.18 |
| Southwest Tennessee Community College | $72,913 | $67,107 | $16,593 | 0.23 |
| Galen Health Institutes-Nashville Campus | $68,114 | $67,737 | $34,859 | 0.51 |
| Motlow State Community College | $66,609 | $63,448 | $7,086 | 0.11 |
| National Median | $68,409 | — | $20,751 | 0.30 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Tennessee
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concorde Career College-Memphis Memphis | — | $76,276 | $34,875 |
| Dyersburg State Community College Dyersburg | $4,540 | $74,386 | $13,500 |
| Southwest Tennessee Community College Memphis | $4,550 | $72,913 | $16,593 |
| Galen Health Institutes-Nashville Campus Nashville | $16,400 | $68,114 | $34,859 |
| Motlow State Community College Tullahoma | $4,536 | $66,609 | $7,086 |
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 Cleveland State Community College, approximately 29% 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 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.