Student Outcomes
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $84,393
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $16,750
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 6:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 82.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $178/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $109,763 | $51,642 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $55,407 | $18,500 |
Outcomes Overview
Barnes-Jewish College nursing graduates earn $66,998 in their first year, which jumps to $84,393 by year ten as they gain experience and specialize in high-demand areas like ICU or surgical nursing. The median debt of $16,750 creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.20, meaning graduates owe only 20 cents for every dollar they'll earn in their first year. Monthly loan payments of $178 represent about 3.2% of gross income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. With a 99.6% employment rate, nearly every graduate finds work immediately in hospitals, clinics, or specialty care facilities. This represents a strong return on investment for students entering one of healthcare's most stable professions.