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Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout, MO · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $57,521/yr (-24% vs median)

AI Risk High (39% exposed)

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

ROI 7.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #794 of 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$643K	$642K	$586K
Earnings Multiple	7.5x	7.5x	6.9x
Probability of Field Employment	87%	86%	64%
DegreeOutlook Score	68	69	68

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$85,160

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$30,676

64% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$65,255

13% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $57,521/yr fall 24% below the $75,273 national median for Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 7.5x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration's typical career paths, with 39% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #794 of 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs, College of the Ozarks falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $65,255 are relatively flat compared to the $57,521 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About College of the Ozarks

College of the Ozarks admits 15% of applicants — among the most selective institutions in the country, a smaller institution with 1,415 students in Point Lookout, MO. Pell Grant recipients make up 44% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $30,676 — 64% less than the list 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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at College of the Ozarks?

This program scores 69/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration careers?

With 39% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $586,346 in decade earnings vs $642,929 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration from College of the Ozarks?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Is College of the Ozarks a hidden gem for Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration?

After financial aid, the average student pays $30,676 over four years — 64% below the $85,160 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

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