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Nursing at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $74,056/yr (-2% vs median)

AI Risk High (39% exposed)

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

ROI 19.5x earnings multiple (7.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #613 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	$802K	$800K	$703K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.6x	19.5x	17.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.8x	7.8x	6.8x
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, In-State (Sticker)

$40,936

Out-of-state: $103,016 (7.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,512

-60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$12,500

2.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus's Nursing program produces graduates earning $74,056/yr — within striking distance of the $75,273 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 19.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Nursing programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Nursing's typical career paths, with 39% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 12% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $12,500 in median debt clears quickly against $74,056 in annual earnings.

Ranked #613 of 990 Nursing programs, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

A 71% acceptance rate means Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is accessible to most applicants, serving a student body of 20,814 in Stillwater, OK.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Nursing at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?

This program scores 75/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Nursing programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Nursing careers?

With 39% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $702,957 in decade earnings vs $802,171 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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