Nursing at Navarro College

Corsicana, TX · Public · Associate Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

a smaller institution with 3,959 students in Corsicana, TX.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $58,906 place Navarro College below the $69,474 national median for Nursing — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 131.9x 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 23% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Nursing graduates.

With first-year pay of $58,906 far exceeding the $14,250 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #274 out of 947 programs, Navarro College's Nursing offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $58,906 to $76,098 shows 29% 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.

86 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
79
Low End
86
Score
86
High End
Earnings $58,906/yr (-15% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (61% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$799K
6.6% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
132.8x
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 (In-State)
$6,016
Out-of-state: $13,156
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,250
2.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$76,098
29% 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

View all 6 career paths with full salary data →

Nursing Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Nursing careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering healthcare.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Navarro College's Nursing program score?
At 86/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
Will AI affect Nursing careers?
With 39% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $616,288 in decade earnings vs $799,083 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
How affordable is Nursing at Navarro College?
Median debt of just $14,250 against $58,906/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.
Is Navarro College a good choice for Nursing despite lower starting pay?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Nursing graduates?
The DOL recognizes 4 apprenticeship pathways related to Nursing. For students weighing Navarro College's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
Will Nursing graduates from Navarro College find jobs?
Job availability for Nursing is strong — 292,500 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Navarro College graduates specifically, local market conditions in TX may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →