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Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Parkersburg, 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 $73,315/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk High (39% exposed)

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

ROI 44.8x earnings multiple (21.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #529 of 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs

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	$795K	$792K	$698K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	45.0x	44.8x	39.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	21.8x	21.7x	19.1x
Probability of Field Employment	87%	86%	64%
DegreeOutlook Score	77	78	75

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$17,680

Out-of-state: $36,496 (21.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$14,452

18% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

West Virginia University at Parkersburg's Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration program produces graduates earning $73,315/yr — within striking distance of the $75,273 national average for this field.

With a 44.8x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 12% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

A #529 ranking among 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs places West Virginia University at Parkersburg in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About West Virginia University at Parkersburg

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 78/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at West Virginia University at Parkersburg?

At 78/100, the score looks reasonable — but Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at West Virginia University at Parkersburg?

The 39% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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