Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Outcomes

Graduates earn $75,000 in their first year and see steady salary growth to $101,466 after a decade. The $20,000 median debt represents just 20% of first-year earnings, well below the typical 40-50% ratio for most college programs. Monthly loan payments of $212 consume only 3.4% of a new graduate's income. Nearly 99% of graduates find employment immediately, reflecting the severe nursing shortage nationwide. The hospital-based training creates direct pipelines to area medical centers like Mass General and Brigham and Women's. With 89.78% taking federal loans but keeping debt manageable, graduates enter a profession with guaranteed demand and strong earning potential. This represents a strong return on investment for career-focused students.