Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Anna Maria College

Anna Maria College's nursing graduates start with solid earnings of $75,000, but there's a gap worth noting: they earn about $5,000 less than the typical Massachusetts nursing graduate and land in the 40th percentile among the state's 25 nursing programs. In a state where programs like Framingham State produce graduates earning $95,000+ right out of the gate, that's real money left on the table. The debt load of $31,000 isn't excessive—it's actually below the national average—but when paired with below-median earnings for Massachusetts, the overall value proposition trails other in-state options.

The positive news is that earnings do grow to nearly $83,000 by year four, and the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41 remains manageable. For students who gain admission to Anna Maria (90% acceptance rate) but struggle to get into more competitive Massachusetts nursing programs, this offers a viable path into a stable profession. The program serves its population well, with over a third of students receiving Pell grants.

However, if your child can secure admission to programs like Framingham State, Laboure, or even College of Our Lady of the Elms, those would deliver stronger immediate earnings. Anna Maria works as a backup option or for students prioritizing the school's location and campus environment, but it's not the value leader among Massachusetts nursing schools.