Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Shawnee Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Shawnee Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Shawnee Community College graduates earn $57k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing associates programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (48 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Community College | $56,641 | — | — | — |
| Ambria College of Nursing | $75,461 | $86,883 | $36,518 | 0.48 |
| Moraine Valley Community College | $73,137 | $68,578 | $19,345 | 0.26 |
| College of Lake County | $72,472 | $69,609 | $12,005 | 0.17 |
| Joliet Junior College | $71,988 | $68,202 | $18,617 | 0.26 |
| Elgin Community College | $71,721 | $64,055 | $10,793 | 0.15 |
| National Median | $68,409 | — | $20,751 | 0.30 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambria College of Nursing Hoffman Estates | — | $75,461 | $36,518 |
| Moraine Valley Community College Palos Hills | $3,822 | $73,137 | $19,345 |
| College of Lake County Grayslake | $4,494 | $72,472 | $12,005 |
| Joliet Junior College Joliet | $4,530 | $71,988 | $18,617 |
| Elgin Community College Elgin | $3,180 | $71,721 | $10,793 |
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 Shawnee Community College, approximately 34% 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 25 graduates with reported earnings and 10 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.