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Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at West Liberty University

West Liberty, WV · 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 $71,848/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk High (39% exposed)

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

ROI 22.3x earnings multiple (11.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #494 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	$780K	$778K	$687K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	22.3x	22.3x	19.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.4x	11.4x	10.0x
Probability of Field Employment	87%	86%	64%
DegreeOutlook Score	79	79	77

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$34,928

Out-of-state: $68,464 (11.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,180

-87% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

4.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$59,610

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

At $71,848/yr, Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration graduates from West Liberty University land near the $75,273 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 22.3x 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 12% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $27,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #494 of 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs, West Liberty University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About West Liberty University

With 72% of applicants admitted, West Liberty University prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 1,578 in West Liberty, WV.

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Top Career Paths

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Nurse practitioners $129,210/yr

Nurse midwives $128,790/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at West Liberty University?

This program scores 79/100 — 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 $686,856 in decade earnings vs $780,183 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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