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Nursing at North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, ID · Public · Associate Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

a smaller institution with 2,488 students in Coeur d'Alene, ID.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $81,741/yr, edging above the $69,474 national average for Nursing — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand for this trade.

The 130.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 39% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Nursing graduates.

At $10,764 in median debt against $81,741 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

A #86 ranking out of 947 Nursing programs nationally puts North Idaho College in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

Nursing connects to 4 apprenticeship options. The earn-while-you-learn model can be a strong alternative or complement to a certificate program.

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Earnings $81,741/yr (18% vs median)

AI-Proof Moderate (61% shielded)

Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings

$82K

Reported median after graduation

Earnings Multiple (In-State)

130.3x

10-year earnings ÷ tuition

Viable Career Paths

6 of 6

Occupations with strong AI resilience

Program Tuition (In-State)

$6,792

Out-of-state: $17,472

Median Debt at Graduation

$10,764

1.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$80,947

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does North Idaho College's Nursing program score?

This program scores 89/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Nursing nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, hands-on AI resilience, and solid financial return.

What's the AI risk for Nursing graduates from North Idaho College?

AI exposure of 39% is a real factor. For North Idaho College specifically, the gap between optimistic ($884,677) and pessimistic ($855,192) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.

What's the typical debt for Nursing graduates from North Idaho College?

At $10,764 in median debt, Nursing graduates from North Idaho College carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.1x is well below the trade program average.

Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Nursing program at North Idaho 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 North Idaho College.

Is there demand for Nursing workers?

Job availability for Nursing is strong — 292,500 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For North Idaho College graduates specifically, local market conditions in ID may shift the picture.

Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →