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Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at University of Missouri-St Louis

Saint Louis, MO · 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 $66,972/yr (-11% vs median)

AI Risk High (39% exposed)

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

ROI 13.7x earnings multiple (5.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #433 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	$738K	$737K	$656K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.7x	13.7x	12.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.5x	5.5x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	87%	86%	64%
DegreeOutlook Score	79	80	78

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$53,760

Out-of-state: $133,728 (5.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$49,292

8% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,187

4.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$76,027

14% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $66,972/yr, Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration graduates from University of Missouri-St Louis land near the $75,273 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.7x 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 11% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $24,187 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #433 of 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs, University of Missouri-St Louis scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $76,027 are relatively flat compared to the $66,972 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About University of Missouri-St Louis

University of Missouri-St Louis accepts 57% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, enrolling 5,108 students in Saint Louis, MO.

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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 University of Missouri-St Louis?

This program scores 80/100 — 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 $656,303 in decade earnings vs $738,461 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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