Nursing at Washington Health System School of Nursing

Washington, PA · Private nonprofit · Certificate · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

with a smaller student body of 39 in Washington, PA.

Program Analysis

At $66,293/yr, Nursing graduates from Washington Health System School of Nursing land near the $69,474 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

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.

The median debt load of $15,147 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #801 of 947 Nursing programs, Washington Health System School of Nursing falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

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.

72 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
66
Low End
72
Score
73
High End
Earnings $66,293/yr (-5% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (61% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$717K
1.8% annual growth
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.

Median Debt at Graduation
$15,147
2.7 months of Year 1 earnings

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 Washington Health System School of Nursing and 946 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Washington Health System School of Nursing's Nursing program score?
At 72/100, the score looks reasonable — but Nursing is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
How vulnerable is Nursing to AI automation?
With 39% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $693,572 in decade earnings vs $717,484 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What's the typical debt for Nursing graduates from Washington Health System School of Nursing?
At $15,147 in median debt, Nursing graduates from Washington Health System School of Nursing carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.2x is well below the trade program average.
Can I learn Nursing through an apprenticeship instead of Washington Health System School of Nursing?
Beyond Washington Health System School of Nursing'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.
How many job openings are there for Nursing graduates?
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 →