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Nursing at Watts College of Nursing

Durham, NC · Private nonprofit · Certificate · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

a smaller institution with 134 students in Durham, NC.

Program Analysis

At $69,634/yr, Nursing graduates from Watts College of Nursing land near the $69,474 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

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.

At #764 out of 947 programs, Watts College of Nursing'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.

73 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
67
Low End
73
Score
73
High End
Earnings $69,634/yr (0% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (61% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$70K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
6 of 6
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$66,494
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 Watts College of Nursing and 946 other schools.

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Nursing Overview

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Nursing at Other Schools

University of Pennsylvania ($160,797) Unitek College ($120,006) Yuba College ($117,283) Mendocino College ($113,261) Pacific Union College ($110,696) Merced College ($107,024) Moorpark College ($105,599) American Career College-Los Angeles ($105,516)

How Does a Bachelor's Degree Compare?

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Watts College of Nursing's Nursing program score?
This program scores 73/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Nursing programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Should I worry about AI if I study Nursing at Watts College of Nursing?
With 39% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $728,526 in decade earnings vs $753,642 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Nursing graduates?
If Watts College of Nursing's tuition gives you pause, consider that 4 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Nursing. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Is there demand for Nursing workers?
With approximately 292,500 annual openings across mapped careers, Nursing offers a very large employment pool. Watts College of Nursing graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →