Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Highland Community 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 Kansas
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in Kansas (22 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Community College | — | $58,560 | — | — |
| Pratt Community College | $70,680 | $64,921 | $15,981 | 0.23 |
| Rasmussen University-Kansas | $68,119 | $67,872 | $30,500 | 0.45 |
| Labette Community College | $66,833 | $54,759 | $16,150 | 0.24 |
| Johnson County Community College | $64,303 | $60,996 | $15,914 | 0.25 |
| Butler Community College | $63,244 | $55,171 | $24,750 | 0.39 |
| National Median | $68,409 | — | $20,751 | 0.30 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Kansas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kansas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pratt Community College Pratt | $4,064 | $70,680 | $15,981 |
| Rasmussen University-Kansas Topeka | $15,340 | $68,119 | $30,500 |
| Labette Community College Parsons | $3,968 | $66,833 | $16,150 |
| Johnson County Community College Overland Park | $2,328 | $64,303 | $15,914 |
| Butler Community College El Dorado | $3,556 | $63,244 | $24,750 |
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 Highland Community 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.