Program Analysis
At $74,292/yr, Nursing graduates from Rivier University land near the $75,273 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
At 5.4x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 39% task exposure — and the 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The median debt load of $26,200 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #648 out of 990 programs, Rivier University's financial outcomes for Nursing trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth is modest: $74,292 to $84,892 over five years (14% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.