Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Eastwick College-Ramsey

Comparable nursing programs in New Jersey typically produce first-year earnings around $75,000, with a debt load estimated at $34,500 for this associate degree—that's a manageable 0.46 ratio, meaning graduates could theoretically pay off their loans in roughly six months of gross income. What's more compelling is the trajectory: by year four, earnings jump to $92,650, putting graduates on par with the state's top community college nursing programs. With 45% of students receiving Pell grants, Eastwick appears to serve a population that needs this kind of credential to access middle-class earnings.

The caveat is substantial: because enrollment or graduate numbers are too small for the Department of Education to report actual outcomes, we're relying on peer program data from across New Jersey's 23 nursing programs and national debt patterns from similar schools. The $34,500 debt estimate is notably higher than New Jersey's typical $21,000 for nursing associate degrees, which matters even with strong projected earnings. That additional $13,500 in borrowing could reflect the private college premium—Eastwick isn't a community college like many of its top-performing competitors.

If your child is certain about nursing and has been admitted, the financial picture appears workable based on what similar programs produce. But given the data limitations, directly compare what Eastwick charges versus nearby community colleges offering nursing, since several report stronger first-year outcomes with likely lower debt.