U.S. median for this major: $85,212.
College Scorecard field of study; 36 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 40% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $27,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $48,247. College Scorecard.
Mount Marty University Nursing: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Mount Marty University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,564 | $82,169 | 2.6 years |
| $30–48k | $18,492 | $77,666 | 2.5 years |
| $48–75k | $23,669 | $99,410 | 3.2 years |
| $75–110k | $22,331 | $93,790 | 3.0 years |
| $110k+ | $23,601 | $99,124 | 3.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (50% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Nursing graduates 4 years after graduating ($67,187) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SD (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $31,390 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Nursing at South Dakota colleges
Every South Dakota college we cover that reports Nursing graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Sioux Falls | $79,077 | $31,000 | $21,383 | 63% |
| 2 | South Dakota State University | $77,932 | $28,000 | $19,841 | 62% |
| 3 | Augustana University | $77,844 | $27,000 | $23,894 | 73% |
| 4 | Dakota Wesleyan University | $76,515 | $31,000 | $19,735 | 48% |
| 5 | University of South Dakota | $73,025 | $28,644 | $19,858 | 60% |
| 6 | Mount Marty University | $67,187 | $27,000 | $22,227 | 52% |
Careers for Nursing graduates
Registered nurse
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Medical and Health Services Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +24.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Mount Marty University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Mount Marty University
- Acceptance rate: 43% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 52% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $48,179
- Full cost breakdown · all 26 majors · overview
Related majors at Mount Marty University
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)—
Mount Marty University Nursing questions
How much do Mount Marty University Nursing graduates earn?
Nursing graduates of Mount Marty University earn a median $67,187 four years after graduating and $66,183 one year after. The U.S. median for Nursing graduates across 858 colleges is $85,212.
How much debt do Mount Marty University Nursing graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Nursing graduates of Mount Marty University is $27,000, about 40% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $27,000.
Is Mount Marty University a good school for Nursing in South Dakota?
On pay, Nursing graduates of Mount Marty University earn $67,187 four years out, $9,993 below the median for the same major across 6 South Dakota colleges ($77,180) and $18,025 below the U.S. median ($85,212). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Mount Marty University rank for Nursing in South Dakota?
Of 6 South Dakota colleges reporting Nursing graduate earnings, Mount Marty University ranks 6th. The highest is University of Sioux Falls at $79,077.
What jobs do Nursing graduates get?
A common career is registered nurse, with a median wage of $78,060 in South Dakota and $97,550 nationally. Others include medical and health services managers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Mount Marty University Nursing: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/mount-marty-university/majors/nursing (College Scorecard and BLS data).