Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at St Catherine University
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 Minnesota
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (24 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine University | $66,484* | $67,610 | — | — |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College | $74,877* | $61,646 | $31,750 | 0.42 |
| Minnesota State College Southeast | $74,091* | $68,826 | $36,785 | 0.50 |
| Northwest Technical College | $72,778* | $64,354 | $31,053 | 0.43 |
| Rochester Community and Technical College | $70,020* | $69,521 | $23,500 | 0.34 |
| Riverland Community College | $69,481* | — | $25,000 | 0.36 |
| National Median | $68,409* | — | $20,751 | 0.30 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Minnesota
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College Granite Falls | $6,484 | $74,877 | $31,750 |
| Minnesota State College Southeast Winona | $7,820 | $74,091 | $36,785 |
| Northwest Technical College Bemidji | $6,246 | $72,778 | $31,053 |
| Rochester Community and Technical College Rochester | $6,359 | $70,020 | $23,500 |
| Riverland Community College Austin | $6,250 | $69,481 | $25,000 |
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 St Catherine University, approximately 36% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 23 similar programs in MN. Actual outcomes may vary.