Nursing at University of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
80 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
80
Optimistic
80
Base Case
76
Pessimistic
Earnings $101,731/yr (35% vs median)
AI Risk High (39% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)
ROI 6.3x earnings multiple
Ranked #420 of 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs Top 50%

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 $1,483K $1,475K $1,202K
Earnings Multiple 6.4x 6.3x 5.2x
Probability of Field Employment 87% 86% 64%
DegreeOutlook Score 80 80 76

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$232,888
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$157,980
32% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,286
3.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$149,741
47% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $101,731 per year, Nursing graduates from University of San Francisco significantly outpace the $75,273 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

At 6.3x 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 19% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $25,286 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #420 out of 990 programs, University of San Francisco's Nursing offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $101,731 to $149,741 shows 47% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of San Francisco

University of San Francisco accepts 51% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 5,697 in San Francisco, CA. After financial aid, the average student pays $157,980 over four years — 32% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of San Francisco's Nursing program score?
A score of 80/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of San Francisco's Nursing graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
How vulnerable is Nursing to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Nursing careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 39% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →