Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Lamar Community College
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 Colorado
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in Colorado (15 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Community College | — | $55,125 | — | — |
| Morgan Community College | $76,759 | $62,032 | $17,238 | 0.22 |
| Front Range Community College | $76,014 | $66,118 | $30,625 | 0.40 |
| Otero College | $74,179 | $71,733 | $31,376 | 0.42 |
| Arapahoe Community College | $73,926 | $72,780 | $30,750 | 0.42 |
| Pikes Peak State College | $72,869 | $69,621 | $21,131 | 0.29 |
| National Median | $68,409 | — | $20,751 | 0.30 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Colorado
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Colorado schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Community College Fort Morgan | $4,127 | $76,759 | $17,238 |
| Front Range Community College Westminster | $4,740 | $76,014 | $30,625 |
| Otero College La Junta | $4,418 | $74,179 | $31,376 |
| Arapahoe Community College Littleton | $4,308 | $73,926 | $30,750 |
| Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs | $4,302 | $72,869 | $21,131 |
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 Lamar Community College, approximately 32% 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.