Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Owensboro Community and Technical 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 Kentucky
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (30 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro Community and Technical College | — | $48,917 | $13,624 | — |
| University of Pikeville | $76,570 | $65,379 | $17,140 | 0.22 |
| American National University-Pikeville | $75,979 | — | $30,205 | 0.40 |
| Morehead State University | $69,929 | $58,021 | $30,000 | 0.43 |
| Sullivan University | $68,824 | $69,228 | $47,035 | 0.68 |
| Galen College of Nursing-Louisville | $68,114 | $67,737 | $34,859 | 0.51 |
| National Median | $68,409 | — | $20,751 | 0.30 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Kentucky
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kentucky schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pikeville Pikeville | $24,150 | $76,570 | $17,140 |
| American National University-Pikeville Pikeville | $11,484 | $75,979 | $30,205 |
| Morehead State University Morehead | $9,838 | $69,929 | $30,000 |
| Sullivan University Louisville | $14,220 | $68,824 | $47,035 |
| Galen College of Nursing-Louisville Louisville | — | $68,114 | $34,859 |
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 Owensboro Community and Technical College, approximately 30% 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.