# Carroll College: Nursing (bachelor's)

Helena, MT. IPEDS 180106, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/carroll-college/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $75,007
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $80,878 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in MT: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MT median for this major (4 colleges, $81,191): -$313
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,334

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $80,878 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,072 | $71,873 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $16,329 | $68,745 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $19,139 | $80,575 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $23,919 | $100,699 | 2.1 years |
| 110k+ | $28,005 | $117,901 | 2.5 years |

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

## Nursing at MT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Providence | $119,206 | $23,847 | $17,649 | 28% |
| Montana Technological University | $81,504 | $35,839 | $16,481 | 58% |
| Carroll College | $80,878 | $27,000 | $23,960 | 69% |
| Montana State University | $76,146 | $28,000 | $22,499 | 57% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage $98,690 Helena, MT, $85,280 MT, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $115,920 Helena, MT, $105,840 MT, $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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