Nursing degree programs produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $139,795 at top-performing institutions to $20,140 at entry-level programs. Across 699 nursing programs nationwide, this significant variation in outcomes underscores why program selection directly impacts healthcare careers and long-term earning potential.
Leading the list is California State University-East Bay, achieving the highest program earnings at $139,795. The top three programs—California State University-East Bay, Dominican University Of California ($132,781), and San Francisco State University ($132,542)—demonstrate how BSN programs can deliver exceptional median earnings that position graduates for leadership roles in healthcare careers.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Chico, CA | $64,172 Median Earnings (10yr) | $10,045 | 93.7% | 63.6% | |
| #22 | Brooklyn, NY | $49,365 Median Earnings (10yr) | $3,681 | 80.7% | 19.4% | |
| #23 | University Of ProvidencePrivate | Great Falls, MT | $48,296 Median Earnings (10yr) | $16,227 | 64.2% | 46.7% |
| #24 | Long Beach, CA | $64,403 Median Earnings (10yr) | $5,477 | 47.1% | 69.9% | |
| #25 | New York UniversityPrivate | New York, NY | $82,509 Median Earnings (10yr) | $16,816 | 9.4% | 88.5% |
| #26 | Azusa Pacific UniversityPrivate | Azusa, CA | $66,677 Median Earnings (10yr) | $17,839 | 79.5% | 64.4% |
| #27 | Los Angeles, CA | $82,511 Median Earnings (10yr) | $6,864 | 8.7% | 92.7% | |
| #28 | Los Angeles, CA | $72,379 Median Earnings (10yr) | $17,327 | 68.7% | 53.4% | |
| #29 | Bronx, NY | $65,756 Median Earnings (10yr) | $17,656 | 84.6% | 57.1% | |
| #30 | Fullerton, CA | $62,951 Median Earnings (10yr) | $2,675 | 86.7% | 69.2% | |
| #31 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | New York, NY | $63,163 Median Earnings (10yr) | $262 | 54.0% | 61.0% |
| #32 | Pace UniversityPrivate | New York, NY | $70,378 Median Earnings (10yr) | $26,575 | 77.1% | 61.4% |
| #33 | Adelphi UniversityPrivate | Garden City, NY | $75,482 Median Earnings (10yr) | $22,149 | 77.5% | 68.9% |
| #34 | Touro UniversityPrivate | New York, NY | $53,419 Median Earnings (10yr) | $23,960 | 63.0% | 65.0% |
| #35 | Winona, MN | $58,170 Median Earnings (10yr) | $14,421 | 88.8% | 67.7% | |
| #36 | Montclair, NJ | $61,415 Median Earnings (10yr) | $9,482 | 87.4% | 64.3% | |
| #37 | Staten Island, NY | $53,501 Median Earnings (10yr) | $3,243 | — | 32.8% | |
| #38 | Los Angeles, CA | $59,211 Median Earnings (10yr) | $2,855 | 91.9% | 52.6% | |
| #39 | Old Westbury, NY | $70,080 Median Earnings (10yr) | $16,548 | 78.1% | 56.0% | |
| #40 | Irvine, CA | $80,735 Median Earnings (10yr) | $6,485 | 25.6% | 86.0% |
