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Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at Lees-McRae College

Banner Elk, NC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $69,776/yr (-7% vs median)

AI Risk High (39% exposed)

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

ROI 6.4x earnings multiple

Ranked #652 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	$801K	$799K	$702K
Earnings Multiple	6.4x	6.4x	5.6x
Probability of Field Employment	87%	86%	64%
DegreeOutlook Score	74	74	72

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$124,560

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$103,060

17% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,339

3.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$82,456

18% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $69,776/yr, Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration graduates from Lees-McRae College land near the $75,273 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

A 6.4x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 12% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

The median debt load of $19,339 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #652 ranking among 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs places Lees-McRae College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $69,776 to $82,456 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Lees-McRae College

With 81% of applicants admitted, Lees-McRae College prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 817 in Banner Elk, NC.

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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 does a 74/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at Lees-McRae College?

At 74/100, the score looks reasonable — but Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at Lees-McRae College?

The 39% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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