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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #741 | Wise, VA | $45,325 Median Earnings (10yr) | $15,634 | 93.9% | 49.8% | |
| #742 | West Liberty UniversityPublic | West Liberty, WV | $43,296 Median Earnings (10yr) | $13,368 | 72.1% | 60.6% |
| #743 | Milligan UniversityPrivate | Milligan, TN | $46,641 Median Earnings (10yr) | $12,172 | 70.3% | 60.3% |
| #744 | University Of GuamPublic | Mangilao, GU | $35,946 Median Earnings (10yr) | $8,170 | — | 42.1% |
| #745 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | Provo, UT | $75,790 Median Earnings (10yr) | $9,531 | 69.2% | 82.2% |
| #746 | Humacao, PR | $29,521 Median Earnings (10yr) | $12,801 | 58.5% | 52.9% | |
| #747 | Mayaguez, PR | $28,465 Median Earnings (10yr) | $8,088 | 100.0% | 46.0% | |
| #748 | Mayaguez, PR | $48,992 Median Earnings (10yr) | $10,257 | 52.2% | 47.0% | |
| #749 | Arecibo, PR | $30,512 Median Earnings (10yr) | $11,261 | 62.3% | 50.7% | |
| #750 | Ponce, PR | $24,908 Median Earnings (10yr) | $9,321 | 90.3% | 47.9% | |
| #751 | San Juan, PR | $24,490 Median Earnings (10yr) | $7,230 | — | 31.1% | |
| #752 | Dewey University-Hato ReyPrivate | Hato Rey, PR | $19,761 Median Earnings (10yr) | $4,566 | — | 52.2% |
| #753 | Carolina, PR | $24,328 Median Earnings (10yr) | $6,465 | — | 36.4% | |
| #754 | Bayamón, PR | $25,021 Median Earnings (10yr) | $3,492 | 86.4% | 37.9% | |
| #755 | San Juan, PR | $26,510 Median Earnings (10yr) | $29 | 80.9% | 30.1% |
