Jefferson Regional School of Nursing Outcomes

Every Jefferson Regional graduate finds employment immediately after completing the program, with a 100% job placement rate that reflects Arkansas's critical nursing shortage. New nurses earn $67,673 in their first year, climbing to $72,423 by year five and $73,975 after a decade. The typical $12,000 debt burden equals just 16% of first-year earnings, well below the federal guideline of 20%. Monthly loan payments of $127 consume only 2.3% of a new graduate's income. Most alumni work in rural Arkansas hospitals where their skills address acute staffing needs in underserved communities. The hospital-based training model creates direct pipelines to employment. This represents a strong return on investment for students entering a high-demand field.