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Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at The College of New Jersey

Ewing, NJ · 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 $85,986/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk High (39% exposed)

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

ROI 12.5x earnings multiple (9.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #268 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	$938K	$935K	$802K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.6x	12.5x	10.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.5x	9.5x	8.2x
Probability of Field Employment	87%	86%	64%
DegreeOutlook Score	84	84	81

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$74,740

Out-of-state: $98,272 (9.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$101,832

-36% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

3.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$98,401

14% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

The College of New Jersey's Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration graduates start at $85,986/yr — above the $75,273 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration's typical career paths, with 39% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 14% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $27,000 in median debt clears quickly against $85,986 in annual earnings.

At #268 of 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs, The College of New Jersey scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $98,401 are relatively flat compared to the $85,986 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About The College of New Jersey

The College of New Jersey's 62% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, serving 6,831 students in Ewing, NJ.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at The College of New Jersey?

This program scores 84/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration careers?

With 39% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $802,486 in decade earnings vs $938,086 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →