Best Nursing Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$237,116
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$44,047
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Southeastern College-West Palm Beach
Grad rate: 67.8% |
FL | +$251,854 | $58,832 | $42,393 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Grad rate: 49.1% |
FL | +$222,378 | $57,689 | $45,701 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Nursing Degrees by State
Browse Nursing programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.