Nursing at SUNY Morrisville

Morrisville, NY · Public · Associate Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

SUNY Morrisville has a 91% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 1,860 students in Morrisville, NY.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $69,140 track close to the $69,474 national median for Nursing programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 44.6x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 8% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Nursing career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

At $18,064 in median debt against $69,140 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

A #695 ranking among 947 Nursing programs places SUNY Morrisville in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $69,140 to $77,209 over five years suggests earnings in this trade plateau relatively early in one's career.

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

76 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
71
Low End
76
Score
77
High End
Earnings $69,140/yr (-0% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (61% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$785K
2.8% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
44.8x
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)
$17,538
Out-of-state: $38,378
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,064
3.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$77,209
12% 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

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

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Nursing at SUNY Morrisville?
At 76/100, 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?
AI won't eliminate Nursing careers, but it may reshape them. At SUNY Morrisville, a score of 76/100 already accounts for the 39% task exposure — the ROI calculation factors in reduced employment probability.
What's the typical debt for Nursing graduates from SUNY Morrisville?
Median debt of just $18,064 against $69,140/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.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Nursing graduates?
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 SUNY Morrisville.
Is there demand for Nursing workers?
The career paths mapped to Nursing have roughly 292,500 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →