Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Broward College

Broward College's nursing program produces graduates earning well above national and state medians, but the small sample size here means these results might not reflect every student's experience. Still, the fundamentals look solid: graduates start at $79,135—outperforming 67% of nursing programs nationally—and reach $94,497 by year four. That's about $20,000 above what typical Florida nursing graduates earn initially, placing this program around the 60th percentile statewide.

The debt picture stands out most. At under $19,000, graduates owe roughly 30% less than Florida's median and significantly less than the national average. This creates an exceptionally manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.24, meaning graduates could theoretically pay off their loans in under three months of work. For families concerned about affordability—and with 40% of students receiving Pell grants, many are—this represents real financial relief compared to programs that saddle nurses with $25,000-$30,000 in debt.

The catch is that this data reflects fewer than 30 graduates, so individual outcomes may vary more than at larger programs. That said, the combination of strong earnings and minimal debt makes this a low-risk pathway into nursing. You're getting above-average earning potential without the debt burden that often comes with it, even if this program doesn't quite match the top-performing Florida colleges that break $90,000 in first-year earnings.