Program Analysis
Graduates earn $71,066/yr, roughly in line with the $75,273 national median for Nursing. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
An earnings multiple of 4.5x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.
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.
With first-year pay of $71,066 far exceeding the $27,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.
Ranked #931 of 990 Nursing programs, University of Evansville falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.