Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Baldwin Wallace University

Baldwin Wallace's nursing program sits in an awkward middle ground for Ohio families. At $68,401 in first-year earnings, graduates earn slightly below the state median of $70,327—landing at the 40th percentile among Ohio's 66 nursing programs. That's concerning when schools like Kettering College and several Ohio University campuses consistently produce $75,000+ earners, and when the national median is $74,888. The $33,959 debt load is substantial, running about $7,000 higher than typical for nursing programs in both Ohio and nationally.

The 0.50 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't catastrophic for nursing, but it reflects the program's core problem: you're paying above-average prices for below-average outcomes. New nurses here make roughly $15,000 less annually than graduates from Chamberlain University-Ohio, which adds up to significant differences in loan repayment capacity and early-career financial stability. The 18th percentile national ranking underscores how this program lags behind nursing schools across the country.

For families choosing an in-state nursing program, this isn't your strongest option. If Baldwin Wallace offers compelling campus fit or specific clinical placements your child values, the outcome isn't disastrous—nurses generally find work, and the debt is manageable on a nursing salary. But purely from a return-on-investment perspective, several Ohio nursing programs deliver better earnings for similar or lower debt.