# Belhaven University: Nursing (bachelor's)

Jackson, MS. IPEDS 175421, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/belhaven-university/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $69,794
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $79,098 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,706 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in MS: 5 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MS median for this major (8 colleges, $80,622): -$1,524
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,114

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.31 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $79,098 minus $30,550 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,551 | $45,475 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $12,820 | $55,254 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $16,967 | $73,128 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $19,476 | $83,942 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $20,928 | $90,200 | 1.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Nursing at MS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcorn State University | $93,159 | $28,100 | $13,265 | 57% |
| Mississippi University for Women | $91,522 | $19,260 | $12,411 | 47% |
| University of Mississippi | $87,701 | $21,450 | $13,314 | 72% |
| William Carey University | $82,147 | $31,000 | $14,258 | 60% |
| Belhaven University | $79,098 | $27,706 | $15,676 | 49% |
| Mississippi College | $77,374 | $27,000 | $27,712 | 59% |
| Delta State University | $76,031 | $23,590 | $13,540 | 48% |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $72,411 | $25,125 | $21,708 | 49% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage $82,630 Jackson, MS, $77,090 MS, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $101,040 Jackson, MS, $98,160 MS, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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