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Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at Mercy College of Health Sciences

Des Moines, IA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $66,309/yr (-12% vs median)

AI Risk High (39% exposed)

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

ROI 10.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #600 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	$709K	$708K	$635K
Earnings Multiple	10.2x	10.2x	9.2x
Probability of Field Employment	87%	86%	64%
DegreeOutlook Score	75	75	74

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$69,312

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$93,668

-35% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,750

3.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$73,132

10% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $66,309/yr, Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration graduates from Mercy College of Health Sciences land near the $75,273 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 10.2x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 10% 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 $18,750 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #600 ranking among 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs places Mercy College of Health Sciences in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $66,309 to $73,132 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Mercy College of Health Sciences

With 99% of applicants admitted, Mercy College of Health Sciences prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 905 students in Des Moines, IA.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 75/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at Mercy College of Health Sciences?

At 75/100, 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 Mercy College of Health Sciences?

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 →