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Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL · 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 $78,572/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk High (39% exposed)

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

ROI 69.2x earnings multiple (19.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #459 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 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$847K	$844K	$736K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	69.4x	69.2x	60.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	19.4x	19.3x	16.9x
Probability of Field Employment	87%	86%	64%
DegreeOutlook Score	78	79	75

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$12,200

Out-of-state: $43,640 (19.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$39,328

-222% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$10,500

1.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$79,219

1% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $78,572/yr, Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration graduates from Palm Beach State College land near the $75,273 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 69.2x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 13% 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 $10,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #459 ranking among 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs places Palm Beach State College in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

About Palm Beach State College

one of the larger campuses at 20,532 students in Lake Worth, FL.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 79/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at Palm Beach State College?

At 79/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at Palm Beach State 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 →