Program Analysis
At $72,879/yr, Nursing graduates from University of South Florida land near the $75,273 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 32.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Nursing programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Nursing's typical career paths, with 39% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 13% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $15,250 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
Ranked #84 of 990 programs, University of South Florida's Nursing program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.
Five-year earnings of $85,063 are relatively flat compared to the $72,879 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.