Student Outcomes
- Retention Rate
- 54.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $34,657
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $9,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 20:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 30.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $101/mo
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $34,657 within ten years, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 27% with typical debt loads of $9,500. Monthly loan payments of $101 consume roughly 3.5% of gross income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 95% employment rate reflects strong demand for nurses in the DC metro area's robust healthcare sector. However, earnings lag behind the national average for nursing graduates, who typically earn $40,000-50,000 starting out. The 30% loan repayment rate suggests many graduates struggle financially despite high employment. While nursing offers job security, this program delivers a weak return on investment given the low earnings relative to educational costs.