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Nursing at Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, MN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $71,294/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk High (39% exposed)

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

ROI 3.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #846 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	$724K	$722K	$646K
Earnings Multiple	3.3x	3.3x	3.0x
Probability of Field Employment	87%	86%	64%
DegreeOutlook Score	67	67	65

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$217,240

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$107,580

50% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

4.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$75,297

6% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Gustavus Adolphus College's Nursing program produces graduates earning $71,294/yr — within striking distance of the $75,273 national average for this field.

At 3.3x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 11% 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 $71,294 in annual earnings.

A #846 ranking among 990 Nursing programs places Gustavus Adolphus College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $71,294 to $75,297 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Gustavus Adolphus College

Gustavus Adolphus College's 62% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a smaller institution with 1,930 students in Saint Peter, MN. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $107,580 — 50% 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 67/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Nursing at Gustavus Adolphus College?

At 67/100, 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 Gustavus Adolphus College?

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.

What do students actually pay for Nursing at Gustavus Adolphus College?

The 50% gap between sticker price and net cost means most students pay far less than $217,240. At a net cost of $107,580, the earnings multiple improves substantially.

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