Nursing at Baptist Health System School of Health Professions

San Antonio, TX · Private for-profit · Bachelor's Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
84 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
84
Optimistic
84
Base Case
81
Pessimistic
Earnings $91,456/yr (21% vs median)
AI Risk High (39% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)
ROI 16.6x earnings multiple
Ranked #285 of 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Nursing graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $975K $972K $830K
Earnings Multiple 16.6x 16.6x 14.1x
Probability of Field Employment 87% 86% 64%
DegreeOutlook Score 84 84 81
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$58,700
Median Debt at Graduation
$35,905
4.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$85,090
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $91,456/yr, edging above the $75,273 national average for Nursing — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Nursing programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Nursing's typical career paths, with 39% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 15% gap from the optimistic case.

At $35,905 in median debt against $91,456 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #285 of 990 Nursing programs, Baptist Health System School of Health Professions scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About Baptist Health System School of Health Professions

Baptist Health System School of Health Professions admits 0% of applicants — among the most selective institutions in the country, a compact campus enrolling 524 students in San Antonio, TX. Pell Grant recipients make up 52% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Nurse anesthetists $223,210/yr
Nurse practitioners $129,210/yr
Nurse midwives $128,790/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Nursing at Baptist Health System School of Health Professions?
This program scores 84/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Nursing nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.
Will AI replace Nursing careers?
With 39% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $829,838 in decade earnings vs $975,438 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →