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Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at American Public University System

Charles Town, WV · Private for-profit · Bachelor's Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $85,161/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk High (39% exposed)

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

ROI 27.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #112 of 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs Top 25%

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	$913K	$909K	$784K
Earnings Multiple	27.2x	27.1x	23.3x
Probability of Field Employment	87%	86%	64%
DegreeOutlook Score	88	88	85

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$33,600

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,093

2.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$82,848

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $85,161/yr, edging above the $75,273 national average for Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 27.1x 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 14% gap from the optimistic case.

At $16,093 in median debt against $85,161 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #112 of 990 nationally, this is a top-5% Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

About American Public University System

serving a student body of 38,976 in Charles Town, WV.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at American Public University System?

This program scores 88/100 — 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 $783,934 in decade earnings vs $912,753 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes American Public University System's Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration program stand out?

Ranked #112 of 990 programs nationally, American Public University System lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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