Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Eastern Virginia Career College

Eastern Virginia Career College's nursing program places graduates slightly below the middle of the pack, both nationally and within Virginia. Starting at $66,430, graduates earn about $2,000 less than the typical Virginia nursing program and roughly $2,000 below the national median. Among the 31 Virginia programs, this sits at the 40th percentile—meaning six out of ten programs produce better earnings outcomes. The debt load of $20,625 is fairly typical, resulting in a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.31.

The practical concern here is opportunity cost. Nearby community college programs like Northern Virginia Community College ($72,905) deliver $6,500 more in first-year earnings with comparable debt levels. For a parent evaluating options, that's real money—enough to cover loan payments with room to spare. The difference becomes more pronounced when comparing to top performers like Southside College of Health Sciences, where graduates start nearly $9,000 ahead.

This program works if geography or admission flexibility (87% acceptance rate) makes it the most viable path to a nursing credential. The debt is reasonable and the credential opens doors. But if your child can access one of Virginia's stronger-performing nursing programs, those alternatives offer meaningfully better financial outcomes from day one.