Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $119,356 put California State University-Stanislaus's Nursing program 59% above the national median of $75,273 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.
The 36.1x 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 17% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
With first-year pay of $119,356 far exceeding the $22,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.
A #1 ranking out of 990 programs puts California State University-Stanislaus in the top 1% for Nursing. By our composite measure, very few programs deliver stronger results.
Earnings growth is modest: $119,356 to $122,838 over five years (3% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.