Program Analysis
At $72,482/yr, Nursing graduates from Ohio Northern University land near the $75,273 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
The 4.7x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.
AI risk is moderate — 39% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The median debt load of $27,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #757 out of 990 programs, Ohio Northern University's financial outcomes for Nursing trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth is modest: $72,482 to $74,625 over five years (3% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.