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Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at Anderson University

Anderson, IN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $64,084/yr (-15% vs median)

AI Risk High (39% exposed)

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

ROI 4.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #815 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	$692K	$690K	$622K
Earnings Multiple	4.9x	4.8x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	87%	86%	64%
DegreeOutlook Score	68	68	67

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$142,560

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$88,576

38% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

5.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$71,050

11% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $64,084/yr, Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration graduates from Anderson University land near the $75,273 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 4.8x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 10% 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.

The median debt load of $27,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #815 ranking among 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs places Anderson University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $64,084 to $71,050 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Anderson University

Anderson University accepts 53% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a smaller institution with 1,070 students in Anderson, IN. The average net cost of $88,576 over four years represents a 38% discount from published tuition.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 68/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at Anderson University?

At 68/100, 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 Anderson University?

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 →