Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Mendocino College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Mendocino College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Mendocino College graduates earn $113k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing associates programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in California (109 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendocino College | $113,261 | — | — | — |
| Unitek College | $120,006 | $119,891 | $27,113 | 0.23 |
| Yuba College | $117,283 | $118,060 | $8,729 | 0.07 |
| Pacific Union College | $110,696 | $99,360 | $27,000 | 0.24 |
| Merced College | $107,024 | $92,668 | $12,750 | 0.12 |
| Moorpark College | $105,599 | $94,020 | $17,075 | 0.16 |
| National Median | $68,409 | — | $20,751 | 0.30 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unitek College Fremont | — | $120,006 | $27,113 |
| Yuba College Marysville | $1,128 | $117,283 | $8,729 |
| Pacific Union College Angwin | $35,214 | $110,696 | $27,000 |
| Merced College Merced | $1,194 | $107,024 | $12,750 |
| Moorpark College Moorpark | $1,416 | $105,599 | $17,075 |
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 Mendocino College, approximately 25% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 23 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.