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Nursing at St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island

Staten Island, NY · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

a compact campus enrolling 661 students in Staten Island, NY.

Program Analysis

At $86,108 per year, Nursing graduates from St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island earn slightly above the $69,474 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 31.1x 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 18% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Nursing graduates.

The median debt load of $26,125 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #731 out of 947 programs, St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island's financial outcomes for Nursing trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $86,108 to $105,648 shows 23% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

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

TradeSchoolOutlook Score

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Score

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Earnings $86,108/yr (24% vs median)

AI-Proof Moderate (61% shielded)

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

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings

$1,096K

5.2% annual growth

Earnings Multiple

31.3x

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

$35,050

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,125

3.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$105,648

23% 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

Explore what Nursing graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 947 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Nursing at St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island?

A score of 74/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island trails the majority of Nursing programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

Will AI affect Nursing careers?

The 39% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Are there apprenticeship options for Nursing?

Beyond St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island's classroom route, 4 registered apprenticeships map to Nursing careers — including Home Health Director. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.

Will Nursing graduates from St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island 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 →