Nursing at Chamberlain University-Virginia

Vienna, VA · Private for-profit · Bachelor's Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
82 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
82
Optimistic
82
Base Case
78
Pessimistic
Earnings $83,188/yr (11% vs median)
AI Risk High (39% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)
ROI 10.8x earnings multiple
Ranked #384 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 $884K $881K $763K
Earnings Multiple 10.8x 10.8x 9.3x
Probability of Field Employment 87% 86% 64%
DegreeOutlook Score 82 82 78

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$81,848
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,213
3.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$92,768
12% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $83,188 per year, Nursing graduates from Chamberlain University-Virginia earn slightly above the $75,273 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.8x 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 14% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $22,213 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #384 of 990 Nursing programs, Chamberlain University-Virginia scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $92,768 are relatively flat compared to the $83,188 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About Chamberlain University-Virginia

With 100% of applicants admitted, Chamberlain University-Virginia prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 567 students in Vienna, VA. With 44% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Nursing at Chamberlain University-Virginia?
This program scores 82/100 — 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 $762,952 in decade earnings vs $884,099 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →