Program Analysis
At $65,486/yr, Nursing graduates from Utah State University land near the $75,273 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 19.4x 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.
The median debt load of $14,686 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
Ranked #700 of 990 Nursing programs, Utah State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.