Program Analysis
At $74,753/yr, Nursing graduates from Tarleton State University land near the $75,273 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
The 26.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 39% task exposure — and the 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The median debt load of $23,250 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
Ranked #104 out of 990 programs, Tarleton State University's Nursing program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.
Earnings growth is modest: $74,753 to $86,067 over five years (15% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.