Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Great Basin College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Nevada
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in Nevada (6 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Basin College | $80,518* | $67,814 | $22,257 | — |
| Carrington College-Reno | $82,838* | $78,912 | $32,500 | 0.39 |
| Western Nevada College | $82,312* | $79,779 | $19,897 | 0.24 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | $80,518* | $77,156 | $18,100 | 0.22 |
| College of Southern Nevada | $77,082* | $80,225 | $13,125 | 0.17 |
| Las Vegas College | $75,561* | $88,950 | $32,167 | 0.43 |
| National Median | $68,409* | — | $20,751 | 0.30 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Nevada
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Nevada schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington College-Reno Reno | — | $82,838 | $32,500 |
| Western Nevada College Carson City | $3,920 | $82,312 | $19,897 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College Reno | $3,144 | $80,518 | $18,100 |
| College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas | $4,110 | $77,082 | $13,125 |
| Las Vegas College Las Vegas | $17,684 | $75,561 | $32,167 |
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 Great Basin College, approximately 20% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 5 similar programs in NV. Actual outcomes may vary.