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Nursing at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR · 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 $67,231/yr (-11% vs median)

AI Risk High (39% exposed)

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

ROI 20.3x earnings multiple (10.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #625 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	$734K	$732K	$653K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.4x	20.3x	18.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.8x	10.8x	9.6x
Probability of Field Employment	87%	86%	64%
DegreeOutlook Score	73	74	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)

$36,076

Out-of-state: $68,116 (10.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,716

-29% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

At $67,231/yr, Nursing graduates from University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff land near the $75,273 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 20.3x 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 11% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #625 of 990 Nursing programs, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff accepts 58% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a smaller student body of 1,899 in Pine Bluff, AR. With 67% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?

This program scores 74/100 — 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 $653,188 in decade earnings vs $734,209 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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