# Salve Regina University: Nursing (bachelor's)

Newport, RI. IPEDS 217536, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/salve-regina-university/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $78,876
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $89,102 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in RI: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the RI median for this major (4 colleges, $88,018): +$1,084
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,890

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $89,102 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in RI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $26,939 | $110,450 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $30,844 | $126,460 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $31,264 | $128,182 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $34,374 | $140,933 | 2.9 years |
| 110k+ | $39,244 | $160,900 | 3.3 years |

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

## Nursing at RI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Rhode Island | $96,020 | $26,390 | $21,440 | 73% |
| Salve Regina University | $89,102 | $27,000 | $36,967 | 77% |
| New England Institute of Technology | $86,935 | $32,974 | $36,483 | 60% |
| Rhode Island College | $83,068 | $27,000 | $9,478 | 48% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage $99,880 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $100,640 RI, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $119,260 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $119,260 RI, $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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