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Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at Utah State University

Logan, UT · 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 $65,486/yr (-13% vs median)

AI Risk High (39% exposed)

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

ROI 19.4x earnings multiple (7.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #700 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 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$717K	$715K	$640K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.4x	19.4x	17.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.2x	7.2x	6.5x
Probability of Field Employment	87%	86%	64%
DegreeOutlook Score	73	73	71

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,912

Out-of-state: $99,208 (7.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$51,476

-39% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,686

2.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $65,486/yr, Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration 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 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration'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 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs, Utah State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Utah State University

With 94% of applicants admitted, Utah State University prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 20,342 students in Logan, UT.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at Utah State University?

This program scores 73/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration careers?

With 39% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $640,463 in decade earnings vs $716,832 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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