# College of Saint Mary: Nursing (bachelor's)

Omaha, NE. IPEDS 181604, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/college-of-saint-mary/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $72,738
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $73,801 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $37,668 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in NE: 9 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NE median for this major (9 colleges, $77,272): -$3,471
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,411

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.22 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $73,801 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,090 | $59,460 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $12,713 | $53,649 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $9,320 | $39,330 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $15,242 | $64,321 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $23,898 | $100,850 | 2.7 years |

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

## Nursing at NE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | $93,116 | $27,000 | $18,327 | 66% |
| Creighton University | $84,294 | $27,000 | $31,568 | 83% |
| Clarkson College | $81,508 | $31,289 | $19,241 | 47% |
| Union Adventist University | $79,420 | $31,000 | $23,716 | 52% |
| Midland University | $77,272 | $30,750 | $26,267 | 42% |
| Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | $76,879 | $35,362 | $21,863 | 60% |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | $76,723 | $25,000 | not reported | not reported |
| Bryan College of Health Sciences | $75,490 | $30,125 | $26,919 | 70% |
| College of Saint Mary | $73,801 | $37,668 | $16,590 | 61% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage $84,600 Omaha, NE-IA, $84,730 NE, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $107,810 Omaha, NE-IA, $107,700 NE, $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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