Program Analysis
At $71,675/yr, Nursing graduates from University of Southern Maine land near the $75,273 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
With a 17.8x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.
The 12% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Nursing career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.
The median debt load of $20,017 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
A #362 ranking among 990 Nursing programs places University of Southern Maine in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.