Program Analysis
At $69,420/yr, Nursing graduates from Appalachian State University land near the $75,273 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
The 24.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 39% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The median debt load of $12,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
Ranked #222 out of 990 programs, Appalachian State University's Nursing program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.
Earnings growth is modest: $69,420 to $76,064 over five years (10% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.