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Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at Sentara College of Health Sciences

Chesapeake, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $76,356/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk High (39% exposed)

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

Ranked #888 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 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$812K	$810K	$710K
Probability of Field Employment	87%	86%	64%
DegreeOutlook Score	66	66	63

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,888

3.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$84,691

11% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $76,356 track close to the $75,273 national median for Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 13% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $18,888 in median debt against $76,356 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #888 ranking among 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs places Sentara College of Health Sciences in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $76,356 to $84,691 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Sentara College of Health Sciences

a compact campus enrolling 239 students in Chesapeake, VA.

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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 66/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at Sentara College of Health Sciences?

At 66/100, the score looks reasonable — but Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration 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 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at Sentara College of Health Sciences?

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.

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