Compare 277 Nursing Science. programs in the South. Average earnings: $69,406.
The highest-earning Nursing Science. program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $16K earnings gap across 277 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Morgan State University's Nursing Science. program leads with graduates earning $97,259—well above the $69,406 average across the South. University of Houston-Clear Lake follows at $93,001, with Trinity Washington University close behind at $92,897. These results show regional programs competing effectively on outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Houston-Clear Lake graduates borrow $17,831 and face just a 3.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families, University of the Cumberlands leads with a 6.6% family burden—proof that the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Morgan State UniversityPublic | $97,259 | 12 | $27,250 | Excellent | $22,000 | Good |
| #2 | $93,001 | 28 | $17,831 | Excellent | $14,731 | Excellent | |
| #3 | $92,897 | 21 | $28,250 | Excellent | $18,497 | Good | |
| #4 | $88,558 | 9 | $18,973 | Excellent | $11,724 | Excellent | |
| #5 | Albany State UniversityPublic | $87,762 | 65 | $25,024 | Excellent | $10,892 | Excellent |
| #6 | $85,352 | 40 | $30,500 | Excellent | $24,093 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Clayton State UniversityPublic | $84,778 | 98 | $25,706 | Excellent | $12,973 | Good |
| #8 | Georgetown UniversityPrivate | $84,513 | 26 | $15,500 | Excellent | $33,944 | Manageable |
| #9 | $84,269 | 90 | $27,000 | Excellent | $16,012 | Good | |
| #10 | $83,895 | 3,539 | $17,527 | Excellent | $12,313 | Excellent | |
| #11 | $82,919 | 78 | $19,000 | Excellent | $10,000 | Excellent | |
| #12 | $82,904 | 69 | $22,666 | Excellent | $22,517 | Good | |
| #13 | University Of PikevillePrivate | $82,878 | 16 | $20,679 | Excellent | $15,610 | Good |
| #14 | Oklahoma Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | $82,732 | 68 | $24,813 | Excellent | $43,356 | Manageable |
| #15 | Hallmark UniversityPrivate | $82,426 | 8 | $25,438 | Excellent | $14,004 | Good |
| #16 | $82,068 | 142 | $21,105 | Excellent | $21,004 | Good | |
| #17 | $81,547 | 134 | $17,367 | Excellent | $11,366 | Excellent | |
| #18 | Reinhardt UniversityPrivate | $81,266 | 33 | $23,900 | Excellent | $25,000 | Manageable |
| #19 | $81,012 | 85 | $14,911 | Excellent | $11,623 | Excellent | |
| #20 | Coppin State UniversityPublic | $80,803 | 66 | $25,000 | Excellent | $14,554 | Good |
| #21 | Lubbock Christian UniversityPrivate | $80,608 | 80 | $20,948 | Excellent | $14,664 | Good |
| #22 | Lamar UniversityPublic | $80,368 | 199 | $21,250 | Excellent | $11,359 | Good |
| #23 | Schreiner UniversityPrivate | $80,357 | 87 | $23,250 | Excellent | $18,379 | Good |
| #24 | University Of DelawarePublic | $80,264 | 195 | $24,572 | Excellent | $43,000 | Manageable |
| #25 | Georgia Gwinnett CollegePublic | $80,074 | 53 | $20,076 | Excellent | $11,267 | Excellent |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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