Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Eastern Arizona College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Eastern Arizona College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Eastern Arizona College graduates earn $70k, placing them in the 58th 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 Arizona
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in Arizona (23 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Arizona College | $70,074 | $71,614 | — | — |
| Estrella Mountain Community College | $78,359 | $69,166 | $34,003 | 0.43 |
| Carrington College-Tucson | $76,515 | $76,747 | $32,969 | 0.43 |
| Carrington College-Mesa | $76,515 | $76,747 | $32,969 | 0.43 |
| Carrington College-Phoenix North | $76,515 | $76,747 | $32,969 | 0.43 |
| Glendale Community College | $75,418 | $75,496 | $24,741 | 0.33 |
| National Median | $68,409 | — | $20,751 | 0.30 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Arizona
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arizona schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estrella Mountain Community College Avondale | $2,358 | $78,359 | $34,003 |
| Carrington College-Tucson Tucson | — | $76,515 | $32,969 |
| Carrington College-Mesa Mesa | — | $76,515 | $32,969 |
| Carrington College-Phoenix North Phoenix | — | $76,515 | $32,969 |
| Glendale Community College Glendale | $2,358 | $75,418 | $24,741 |
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 Eastern Arizona College, approximately 17% 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.