Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Collins Career Technical Center

Collins Career Technical Center charges substantially less for its nursing credential than most Ohio competitors while delivering middle-of-the-pack earnings. Graduates carry about $2,000 less debt than the typical Ohio nursing program, and with first-year earnings near $67,000, they're looking at a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.35. That's less than four months' salary in debt—a solid foundation for a new nurse.

The program ranks in the 60th percentile among Ohio nursing programs, meaning you're beating about half the alternatives in the state while paying noticeably less. The 68% Pell grant rate suggests this school serves working-class students effectively, getting them into positions that typically start above $65,000 without burdening them with excessive debt. While top Ohio programs like Ohio Institute of Allied Health push graduates closer to $75,000 annually, they often come with higher costs that can erase the earnings advantage.

For families focused on cost-conscious nursing credentials in southeastern Ohio, this represents a straightforward path into a stable profession. The earnings won't lead the pack, but the debt won't drag you down either—and in healthcare training, that balance often matters more than chasing the highest starting salary.