Program Analysis
Graduates earn $85,861/yr, edging above the $75,273 national average for Nursing — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 28.0x 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 14% gap from the optimistic case.
At $9,470 in median debt against $85,861 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
At #51 of 990 nationally, this is a top-5% Nursing program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $97,743 are relatively flat compared to the $85,861 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.