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Nursing at College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $110,335/yr (47% vs median)

AI Risk High (39% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)

ROI 37.3x earnings multiple (18.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #18 of 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs Top 5%

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	$1,123K	$1,118K	$938K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	37.5x	37.3x	31.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	18.2x	18.1x	15.2x
Probability of Field Employment	87%	86%	64%
DegreeOutlook Score	91	91	88

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,960

Out-of-state: $61,760 (18.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$20,460

32% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,084

2.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$120,316

9% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

College of Staten Island CUNY Nursing graduates command $110,335/yr out of the gate, well above the $75,273 national median. That 47% premium suggests the program's reputation carries real labor-market weight.

The 37.3x 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 16% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $20,084 in median debt clears quickly against $110,335 in annual earnings.

Ranked #18 out of 990 programs, College of Staten Island CUNY's Nursing program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth is modest: $110,335 to $120,316 over five years (9% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About College of Staten Island CUNY

serving 9,387 students in Staten Island, NY. With 49% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $20,460 over four years — 32% below sticker price.

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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

How does College of Staten Island CUNY's Nursing program score?

A score of 91/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. College of Staten Island CUNY's Nursing graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is Nursing to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Nursing careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 39% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does College of Staten Island CUNY rank so high for Nursing?

The #18 ranking out of 990 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →