Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $102,613 put Simpson University's Nursing program 36% above the national median of $75,273 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.
At 6.7x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 39% task exposure — and the 16% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
With first-year pay of $102,613 far exceeding the $28,010 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.
Ranked #455 out of 990 programs, Simpson University's Nursing offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $102,613 to $109,928 over five years (7% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.