Nursing at SUNY College at Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
89 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
88
Optimistic
89
Base Case
86
Pessimistic
Earnings $76,152/yr (1% vs median)
AI Risk High (39% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)
ROI 25.4x earnings multiple (12.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #72 of 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs Top 10%

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 $905K $902K $779K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 25.5x 25.4x 21.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 12.0x 12.0x 10.4x
Probability of Field Employment 87% 86% 64%
DegreeOutlook Score 88 89 86

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,524
Out-of-state: $75,164 (12.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$66,188
-86% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,375
3.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$93,348
23% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $76,152/yr, roughly in line with the $75,273 national median for Nursing. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 25.4x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 14% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Nursing career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $76,152 far exceeding the $21,375 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #72 of 990 programs, this Nursing program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

A 23% earnings increase from $76,152 to $93,348 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About SUNY College at Plattsburgh

SUNY College at Plattsburgh accepts 75% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 3,789 students in Plattsburgh, NY.

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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 89/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Nursing at SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
At 89/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
Should I worry about AI if I study Nursing at SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
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 →