Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at College of Saint Mary
Associate's Degree
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 Nebraska
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in Nebraska (7 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Saint Mary | — | $66,644 | — | — |
| Southeast Community College Area | $71,239 | $65,214 | $25,814 | 0.36 |
| Metropolitan Community College Area | $68,874 | $68,178 | $17,882 | 0.26 |
| Central Community College | $64,945 | $58,300 | $14,805 | 0.23 |
| Northeast Community College | $62,930 | $60,386 | $19,053 | 0.30 |
| Western Nebraska Community College | $62,413 | — | $16,249 | 0.26 |
| National Median | $68,409 | — | $20,751 | 0.30 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Nebraska
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Nebraska schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Community College Area Lincoln | $3,540 | $71,239 | $25,814 |
| Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha | $3,285 | $68,874 | $17,882 |
| Central Community College Grand Island | $3,360 | $64,945 | $14,805 |
| Northeast Community College Norfolk | $3,840 | $62,930 | $19,053 |
| Western Nebraska Community College Scottsbluff | $3,000 | $62,413 | $16,249 |
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 College of Saint Mary, approximately 37% 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.