Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at American Institute of Alternative Medicine

Graduates of this nursing program earn $36,530 in their first year—about $7,000 below Ohio's median for similar programs and nearly $8,000 under the national benchmark. Within Ohio's 77 practical nursing programs, this ranks in just the 25th percentile, meaning three-quarters of comparable programs deliver better outcomes. The gap is substantial: top Ohio programs like Cincinnati State and Fortis College produce graduates earning $48,000-$54,000, roughly 35-48% more than what you'd expect here.

The debt load of $14,346 is reasonable and slightly below both state and national averages, keeping the debt-to-earnings ratio at a manageable 0.39. That means graduates should recover their educational investment relatively quickly. However, with two-thirds of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are depending on strong earning power right out of the gate—and $36,530 may not provide enough cushion in today's economy, particularly in Columbus where cost of living continues to rise.

For families considering this program, the math is straightforward: you're paying a fair price but getting below-average results. Ohio has multiple community colleges and technical schools delivering significantly stronger earnings outcomes for practical nurses at comparable or lower debt levels. Unless location constraints make this your only viable option, exploring alternatives like Cincinnati State or Central Ohio Technical College could mean an extra $12,000 annually—money that compounds significantly over a nursing career.