Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $70,964 track close to the $75,273 national median for Nursing programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 31.4x 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 $17,625 in median debt against $70,964 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
Ranked #161 out of 990 programs, Florida Gulf Coast University's Nursing program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.
Earnings growth is modest: $70,964 to $79,851 over five years (13% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.