Nursing at Miami University-Hamilton

Hamilton, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
84 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
84
Optimistic
84
Base Case
82
Pessimistic
Earnings $71,404/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk High (39% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)
ROI 26.6x earnings multiple (10.3x out-of-state)
Ranked #272 of 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs Top 50%

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 $776K $774K $684K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 26.6x 26.6x 23.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 10.3x 10.3x 9.1x
Probability of Field Employment 87% 86% 64%
DegreeOutlook Score 84 84 82
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$29,112
Out-of-state: $75,388 (10.3x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$53,384
-83% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,807
4.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$69,112
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

At $71,404/yr, Nursing graduates from Miami University-Hamilton land near the $75,273 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 26.6x 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 12% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $24,807 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #272 of 990 Nursing programs, Miami University-Hamilton scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About Miami University-Hamilton

a compact campus enrolling 2,025 students in Hamilton, OH.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Nursing at Miami University-Hamilton?
This program scores 84/100 — 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 $683,618 in decade earnings vs $775,761 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →