Program Analysis
At $93,104 per year, Nursing graduates from Excelsior University earn slightly above the $75,273 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.
AI risk is moderate — 39% task exposure — and the 15% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The median debt load of $17,152 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #849 out of 990 programs, Excelsior University's financial outcomes for Nursing trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth is modest: $93,104 to $102,648 over five years (10% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.