Nursing at Cuyahoga Community College District

Cleveland, OH · Public · Associate Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

serving 12,641 students in Cleveland, OH.

Program Analysis

At $62,630/yr, Nursing graduates from Cuyahoga Community College District land near the $69,474 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 93.5x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 6% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Nursing career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

The median debt load of $9,484 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

A #385 ranking among 947 Nursing programs places Cuyahoga Community College District in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The limited growth from $62,630 to $69,021 over five years suggests earnings in this trade plateau relatively early in one's career.

For students considering alternatives, 4 registered apprenticeship programs align with Nursing careers — offering paid training instead of tuition costs.

84 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
78
Low End
84
Score
84
High End
Earnings $62,630/yr (-10% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (61% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$700K
2.5% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
93.7x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
6 of 6
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$7,472
Out-of-state: $17,472
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,484
1.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$69,021
10% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Nursing graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Nurse anesthetists $223,210 +8.6% 83%
Nurse practitioners $129,210 +40.1% 52%
Nurse midwives $128,790 +11.1% 61%
Nurse anesthetists
$223,210
+8.6% growth 83% AI-proof
Nurse practitioners
$129,210
+40.1% growth 52% AI-proof
Nurse midwives
$128,790
+11.1% growth 61% AI-proof

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Nursing Career Guide

See the full career breakdown for Nursing — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Cuyahoga Community College District and 946 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Nursing at Cuyahoga Community College District?
This program scores 84/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Nursing nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, hands-on AI resilience, and solid financial return.
Will AI affect Nursing careers?
AI won't eliminate Nursing careers, but it may reshape them. At Cuyahoga Community College District, a score of 84/100 already accounts for the 39% task exposure — the ROI calculation factors in reduced employment probability.
How affordable is Nursing at Cuyahoga Community College District?
Median debt of just $9,484 against $62,630/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 2 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
Are there apprenticeship options for Nursing?
If Cuyahoga Community College District's tuition gives you pause, consider that 4 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Nursing. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
How many job openings are there for Nursing graduates?
The career paths mapped to Nursing have roughly 292,500 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →