Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $75,149 track close to the $75,273 national median for Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 12.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 39% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
At $25,500 in median debt against $75,149 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
Ranked #405 out of 990 programs, Western Michigan University's Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $75,149 to $79,100 over five years (5% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.