Program Analysis
At $66,764/yr, Nursing graduates from Cleveland State University land near the $75,273 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
The 13.0x 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 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The median debt load of $24,590 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #519 out of 990 programs, Cleveland State University's financial outcomes for Nursing trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth is modest: $66,764 to $67,850 over five years (2% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.