Nursing at Clarendon College

Clarendon, TX · Public · Associate Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

with a smaller student body of 1,380 in Clarendon, TX.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $72,350/yr, roughly in line with the $69,474 national median for Nursing. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 105.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 39% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Nursing graduates.

With first-year pay of $72,350 far exceeding the $17,588 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #270 out of 947 programs, Clarendon College's Nursing offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Nursing connects to 4 apprenticeship options. The earn-while-you-learn model can be a strong alternative or complement to a certificate program.

86 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
81
Low End
86
Score
87
High End
Earnings $72,350/yr (4% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (61% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$72K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
105.2x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
6 of 6
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$7,440
Out-of-state: $10,800
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,588
2.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$70,212
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Nursing graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Nurse anesthetists $223,210 +8.6% 83%
Nurse practitioners $129,210 +40.1% 52%
Nurse midwives $128,790 +11.1% 61%
Nurse anesthetists
$223,210
+8.6% growth 83% AI-proof
Nurse practitioners
$129,210
+40.1% growth 52% AI-proof
Nurse midwives
$128,790
+11.1% growth 61% AI-proof

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Nursing Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Nursing careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering healthcare.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Clarendon College's Nursing program score?
A score of 86/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Clarendon College's Nursing graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
Will AI affect Nursing careers?
With 39% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $756,942 in decade earnings vs $783,040 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What's the typical debt for Nursing graduates from Clarendon College?
At $17,588 in median debt, Nursing graduates from Clarendon College carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.2x is well below the trade program average.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Nursing program at Clarendon College?
Yes — 4 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Nursing career paths, including Home Health Director. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Clarendon College.
Will Nursing graduates from Clarendon College find jobs?
Job availability for Nursing is strong — 292,500 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Clarendon College graduates specifically, local market conditions in TX may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →