Program Analysis
Graduates earn $85,255/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 27.7x 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 15% gap from the optimistic case.
At $20,375 in median debt against $85,255 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
At #44 of 990 nationally, this is a top-5% Nursing program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $99,360 are relatively flat compared to the $85,255 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.