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Nursing at Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $84,466/yr (12% vs median)

AI Risk High (39% exposed)

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

ROI 4.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #620 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 Nursing graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$923K	$920K	$792K
Earnings Multiple	4.3x	4.3x	3.7x
Probability of Field Employment	87%	86%	64%
DegreeOutlook Score	75	75	72

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$214,000

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$145,484

32% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

3.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$96,703

14% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Gonzaga University's Nursing graduates start at $84,466/yr — above the $75,273 national average, though not by a wide margin.

At 4.3x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 14% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Nursing career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $27,000 in median debt clears quickly against $84,466 in annual earnings.

A #620 ranking among 990 Nursing programs places Gonzaga University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $84,466 to $96,703 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Gonzaga University

A 76% acceptance rate means Gonzaga University is accessible to most applicants, serving 5,098 students in Spokane, WA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $145,484 — 32% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Nurse anesthetists $223,210/yr

Nurse practitioners $129,210/yr

Nurse midwives $128,790/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 75/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Nursing at Gonzaga University?

At 75/100, the score looks reasonable — but Nursing 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 Nursing at Gonzaga 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 →