Nursing at Carolinas College of Health Sciences

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

With 81% of applicants admitted, Carolinas College of Health Sciences prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 409 students in Charlotte, NC.

Program Analysis

At $75,471 per year, Nursing graduates from Carolinas College of Health Sciences earn slightly above the $69,474 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 21.3x 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.

The median debt load of $16,088 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #838 out of 947 programs, Carolinas College of Health Sciences's financial outcomes for Nursing trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

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

71 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
65
Low End
71
Score
71
High End
Earnings $75,471/yr (9% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (61% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$75K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple
21.4x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
6 of 6
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition
$38,190
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,088
2.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$67,786
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

See the full career breakdown for Nursing — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Carolinas College of Health Sciences and 946 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Nursing at Carolinas College of Health Sciences?
This program scores 71/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Nursing programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
What's the AI risk for Nursing graduates from Carolinas College of Health Sciences?
With 39% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $789,594 in decade earnings vs $816,818 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
How affordable is Nursing at Carolinas College of Health Sciences?
At $16,088 in median debt, Nursing graduates from Carolinas College of Health Sciences 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 Carolinas College of Health Sciences?
Beyond Carolinas College of Health Sciences'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.
Is there demand for Nursing workers?
At 292,500 annual openings, Nursing has a very large employment base. Carolinas College of Health Sciences graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →