# Frostburg State University: Nursing (bachelor's)

Frostburg, MD. IPEDS 162584, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/frostburg-state-university/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $82,617
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $86,331 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,750 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in MD: 9 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MD median for this major (11 colleges, $92,710): -$6,379
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,119

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $86,331 minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,129 | $53,489 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $12,240 | $53,978 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $15,709 | $69,277 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $19,727 | $86,996 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $23,297 | $102,740 | 2.1 years |

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

## Nursing at MD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie State University | $103,814 | $25,125 | $19,298 | 38% |
| Coppin State University | $102,720 | $36,369 | $9,977 | 26% |
| Notre Dame of Maryland University | $98,587 | $26,000 | $19,169 | 50% |
| Washington Adventist University | $94,173 | $47,033 | $18,526 | 29% |
| Hood College | $92,955 | $31,000 | $20,873 | 57% |
| Stevenson University | $92,710 | $27,000 | $26,505 | 69% |
| Towson University | $91,044 | $23,378 | $17,413 | 70% |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore | $89,750 | $21,500 | not reported | not reported |
| Frostburg State University | $86,331 | $22,750 | $16,715 | 50% |
| Salisbury University | $86,233 | $24,297 | $17,743 | 68% |
| Morgan State University | $78,700 | not reported | $14,985 | 41% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage not reported metro, $99,790 MD, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage not reported metro, $131,810 MD, $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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