Nursing at Johnston Community College

Smithfield, NC · Public · Associate Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

a compact campus enrolling 2,998 students in Smithfield, NC.

Program Analysis

At $74,366 per year, Nursing graduates from Johnston Community College earn slightly above the $69,474 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 151.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Nursing programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Nursing's career paths, with 39% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 3% gap from the optimistic case.

At #103 of 947 nationally, this is a top-5% Nursing program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

There are 4 registered apprenticeship pathways mapped to Nursing, including Home Health Director (median $117,960/yr). Apprenticeships offer an alternative route that combines paid work with structured training.

89 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
83
Low End
89
Score
89
High End
Earnings $74,366/yr (7% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (61% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$74K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
151.5x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
6 of 6
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$5,314
Out-of-state: $17,602
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$65,719
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

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

What can you do with a Nursing credential from Johnston Community College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Johnston Community College's Nursing program score?
At 89/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
Should I worry about AI if I study Nursing at Johnston Community College?
AI won't eliminate Nursing careers, but it may reshape them. At Johnston Community College, a score of 89/100 already accounts for the 39% task exposure — the ROI calculation factors in reduced employment probability.
Is Johnston Community College one of the best schools for Nursing?
Among 947 Nursing programs, Johnston Community College's #103 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.
Can I learn Nursing through an apprenticeship instead of Johnston Community College?
Yes — 4 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Nursing career paths, including Home Health Director. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Johnston Community College.
Will Nursing graduates from Johnston Community College find jobs?
The very large job market (292,500 annual openings) works in favor of Nursing graduates. The national outlook is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →