Nursing at Athena Career Academy

Toledo, OH · Private for-profit · Certificate · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Athena Career Academy's 60% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 395 students in Toledo, OH.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $67,468/yr, roughly in line with the $69,474 national median for Nursing. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 3% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Nursing career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

With first-year pay of $67,468 far exceeding the $14,120 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #779 ranking among 947 Nursing programs places Athena Career Academy in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

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

73 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
66
Low End
73
Score
73
High End
Earnings $67,468/yr (-3% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (61% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$730K
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
$14,120
2.5 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 Athena Career Academy and 946 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 73/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Nursing at Athena Career Academy?
At 73/100, 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.
What's the AI risk for Nursing graduates from Athena Career Academy?
With 39% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $705,865 in decade earnings vs $730,200 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
How affordable is Nursing at Athena Career Academy?
Median debt of just $14,120 against $67,468/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 3 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
Are there apprenticeship options for Nursing?
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 Athena Career Academy.
How many job openings are there for Nursing graduates?
With approximately 292,500 annual openings across mapped careers, Nursing offers a very large employment pool. Athena Career Academy graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →