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Nursing at CUNY York College

Jamaica, 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 $113,718/yr (51% vs median)

AI Risk High (39% exposed)

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

ROI 40.5x earnings multiple (19.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #46 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	$1,197K	$1,192K	$992K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	40.7x	40.5x	33.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	19.6x	19.5x	16.2x
Probability of Field Employment	87%	86%	64%
DegreeOutlook Score	90	90	87

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,432

Out-of-state: $61,232 (19.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$18,936

36% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,380

1.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$96,826

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $113,718 put CUNY York College's Nursing program 51% above the national median of $75,273 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 40.5x 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 17% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $113,718 far exceeding the $13,380 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #46 of 990 nationally, this is a top-5% Nursing program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

About CUNY York College

A 59% admission rate makes CUNY York College accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with a smaller student body of 4,439 in Jamaica, NY. With 43% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $18,936 over four years — 36% 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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Nursing at CUNY York College?

This program scores 90/100 — 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 $992,171 in decade earnings vs $1,197,121 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes CUNY York College's Nursing program stand out?

Ranked #46 of 990 programs nationally, CUNY York College lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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