Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $70,821 track close to the $75,273 national median for Nursing programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 15.8x 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 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
At $24,250 in median debt against $70,821 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
Ranked #367 out of 990 programs, North Dakota State University-Main Campus's Nursing offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $70,821 to $71,767 over five years (1% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.