# Idaho State University: Nursing (bachelor's)

Pocatello, ID. IPEDS 142276, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/idaho-state-university/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $66,863
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $73,953 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $32,500 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in ID: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ID median for this major (5 colleges, $76,250): -$2,297
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,259

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $73,953 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ID (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,593 | $47,139 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $10,011 | $44,549 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $11,538 | $51,344 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $14,483 | $64,449 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $16,288 | $72,482 | 1.9 years |

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

## Nursing at ID colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State University | $91,491 | $27,220 | $21,610 | 60% |
| Lewis-Clark State College | $83,303 | $27,000 | $15,635 | 40% |
| Northwest Nazarene University | $76,250 | $37,500 | $29,580 | 71% |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | $75,554 | $12,207 | $8,221 | 56% |
| Idaho State University | $73,953 | $32,500 | $12,193 | 39% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage $78,780 Pocatello, ID, $92,460 ID, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $101,920 Pocatello, ID, $117,770 ID, $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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