Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Salish Kootenai College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Salish Kootenai College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Salish Kootenai College graduates earn $53k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing associates programs nationally.
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 Montana
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in Montana (11 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salish Kootenai College | $52,607 | $61,784 | — | — |
| Montana State University Billings | $72,551 | $60,916 | $26,750 | 0.37 |
| Flathead Valley Community College | $71,348 | — | $21,187 | 0.30 |
| The University of Montana | $67,743 | $68,752 | $34,743 | 0.51 |
| Miles Community College | $67,708 | $59,594 | $29,199 | 0.43 |
| Helena College University of Montana | $63,902 | $69,259 | $29,692 | 0.46 |
| National Median | $68,409 | — | $20,751 | 0.30 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Montana
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Montana schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State University Billings Billings | $6,706 | $72,551 | $26,750 |
| Flathead Valley Community College Kalispell | $4,748 | $71,348 | $21,187 |
| The University of Montana Missoula | $8,152 | $67,743 | $34,743 |
| Miles Community College Miles City | $5,648 | $67,708 | $29,199 |
| Helena College University of Montana Helena | $3,975 | $63,902 | $29,692 |
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 Salish Kootenai College, approximately 58% 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 16 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.